When a player is chosen with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft, among all college and international players around the world, it comes with high expectations. It is assumed that such players will start immediately, compete for NBA Rookie of the Year honors, and after the All-Star break play at a very high level. This was particularly true for Brandon Ingram of the Los Angeles Lakers because many scouts labeled him the best player in the draft although he was eventually chosen second.
However, the reality does not always mesh with the expectations. Just ask D’Angelo Russell, selected No.