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Why Brandon Ingram’s Surgery Could Change Lakers Summer Plans

It’s been a difficult season for the Los Angeles Lakers. One that has seen nearly every step forward followed by one or two steps back. The injury bug has been merciless, but in the case of Brandon Ingram, it’s been downright cruel.

Ingram began the season with most, myself included, believing that this would be his breakout campaign. With LeBron James on the floor stealing the attention of the defense, the lanky, slithery Ingram would thrive.

He could knife to the basket where his endless arms would help him finish through the trees while his improved perimeter shooting (39 percent from deep in his second year) would provide much-needed spacing.