While LeBron James was ranked No. 1 overall on the Sports Illustrated top 100 NBA players list for a sixth consecutive year, the Los Angeles Lakers were also represented this year by Lonzo Ball (No. 100) and Brandon Ingram (No. 75).
Earlier this offseason, Ball and Ingram were named to Bleacher Report’s list of the top 25 players who are under the age of 25. They placed 15th and 18th, respectively.
Ingram faces lofty expectations heading into what’s his third season with the Lakers. A mere 21 years old, many are anticipating Ingram will take another leap in his development, particularly with James now in place to cultivate that.