The Los Angeles Lakers have a new franchise player in Lonzo Ball, but it’s clear the front office believes they already had a star in the making in Brandon Ingram. Magic Johnson doubled-down on that belief with a very public vote of confidence Thursday afternoon.
Reports indicate the Lakers have been unwilling to include Ingram in any trade discussions. Whether that’s been in negotiations for Paul George with the Indiana Pacers or DeMarcus Cousins with the Sacramento Kings, both Lakers front offices have held on tight to the potential two-way phenom.