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Lakers News: Kevin Durant says people comparing Brandon Ingram to him is ‘flattering’

People have been comparing Los Angeles Lakers sophomore Brandon Ingram to Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant since before the former even entered the NBA. The reasons are obvious. Durant and Ingram are both long, skinny and smooth athletes who look like they can shoot over anyone, any time.

Well, Durant actually can shoot and score over anyone whenever he wants, and he told Bill Simmons during an appearance on his podcast that’s why comparing Ingram to him is flattering, albeit unfair.

“I appreciate it. Especially when it’s accurate.