Second Half Rookie Report: Brandon Ingram
By Joe Chambers
Brandon Ingram is the rising star of the Los Angeles Lakers, but how has he fared so far this season?
The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of depth on their team, especially in the way of young players.
One of their most prized possessions, Brandon Ingram, was acquired with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. And he’s helped the Lakers in a variety of ways.
For one, he’s super lengthy. Being super lengthy is key in the NBA because it allows you to be able to block shots at a higher rate due to your arms being longer and allows you to get your shot off without as much stress with a defender in your face because you can shoot over him.
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Ingram still has a long way to go and is only averaging eight points, four rebounds and two assists per game. Obviously, he’s a rookie so not too many people are expecting Ingram to produce a lot while on the court.
Moving forward, though, it should be expected for his scoring to improve vastly.
He has size at the small forward position and can get to the rim with ease. His jump shot will take time to develop because it’s not something that can be mastered overnight.
Ultimately, though, his offensive game will be one of his strengths.
Ingram, I feel, will be a guy that averages around seven rebounds in his career. Since he is a rookie, and still only 19 years old, he’s still learning in the development stage of the NBA.
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Defense is always stressed in all games, but in basketball particularly, you have to be able to get back on defense in transition. If Ingram can improve his 3/4 court speed and his perimeter defense, I feel like he will be a great defender and be able to stop many opponents throughout his career.