Brandon Ingram has a lot of pressure on him to become a star for the Los Angeles Lakers. A solid end to his rookie season, coupled with a strong performance in Summer League raised expectations. Magic Johnson’s decree that he should average 20 points this season didn’t help matter either.
As such, Brandon Ingram’s preseason didn’t go as planned, as he has admitted himself. Ingram struggled offensively as he continually forced shots, looking to make good on the expectations placed on him. However, he ended the preseason on a high note, with 15 points and five assists in a victory over the Clippers.