Brandon Ingram Discussion: He Is Who We Thought He Could Be

Discussion in 'NBA Discussion' started by Lakers2015, Jun 23, 2016.

  1. wcsoldier81

    wcsoldier81 - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    4,898
    Likes Received:
    9,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
     
  2. Lakers2015

    Lakers2015 - Lakers Starter -

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2015
    Messages:
    3,634
    Likes Received:
    6,103
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    This kid is special. Brandon is simply a different player this year. He’s driving to the basket and taking contact and being able to finish. Finishing with his off hand. Hitting the mid range jumper. Getting to the foul line.

    His defense was really good down the stretch against KD who just did what KD does. Really cool to see the future match up against the present. They’ve been compared so often and at least tonight Brandon showed he was worthy of that comparison.
     
    alam1108, revgen, tada and 5 others like this.
  3. wcsoldier81

    wcsoldier81 - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    4,898
    Likes Received:
    9,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
     
    alam1108 likes this.
  4. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    I didn't like how much we relied on him isoing down the stretch, but it was a great game from him overall. I liked his aggressiveness all game long offensively, he should have gotten more whistles.

    Maybe his best stat line? 6-7 from the free throw line.
     
  5. lakerjones

    lakerjones Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    10,419
    Likes Received:
    31,044
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    La La land
    Offline
    Wow, wow, wow tonight. The showdown vs. Durant was so cool to watch. They went at each other and Ingram held his own against one of the greatest. So impressive. So aggressive!
     
  6. Weezy

    Weezy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2014
    Messages:
    17,869
    Likes Received:
    72,564
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Anaheim
    Offline
    He went at Durant, no fear. Played him shot for shot almost the entire game, and actually outscored him, just couldn’t get a key FT and that foul call to end regulation. Still such an encouraging game from him, he’s so steadily improving and learning how to get to the hoop. I see more confidence in his handles as well.
     
    OmarE, ElginTheGreat, revgen and 3 others like this.
  7. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    His hesitation dribble going right is honestly scary for the league. He can get there almost at will. The next step in that evolution will probably be a pull up jumper off the hang which will be wide open after a couple drives. After that, obviously he needs to be able to cross over and drive left as well.
     
  8. KareemtheGreat33

    KareemtheGreat33 - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    10,963
    Likes Received:
    22,559
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Brow-beater
    Location:
    Las Islas Filipinas
    Offline
    needs to get stronger still but at 20 what do you expect...so so good
     
    JohnnyComeLately2k6 and Cookie like this.
  9. raviator

    raviator - Rookie -

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    965
    Likes Received:
    2,279
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Offline
    I think Ingram should play against Durant every night. Or at least pretend he’s playing against him. Definitely saw a step forward tonight in confidence in his game.
     
    Cookie and therealdeal like this.
  10. Khmrp

    Khmrp - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Messages:
    11,855
    Likes Received:
    13,584
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    nice gm
     
    Cookie and therealdeal like this.
  11. LaVarBallsDad

    LaVarBallsDad - Lakers Legend -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    16,172
    Likes Received:
    31,056
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Get a reliable jumper and it's on!
     
    ElginTheGreat, Cookie and lakerjones like this.
  12. therealdeal

    therealdeal Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2014
    Messages:
    28,475
    Likes Received:
    62,061
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Stop the presses! Khmrp said something encouraging!

    ;)
     
    Cookie and Weezy like this.
  13. wcsoldier81

    wcsoldier81 - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    4,898
    Likes Received:
    9,531
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
  14. Cookie

    Cookie The Dame of Doom Staff Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Messages:
    4,171
    Likes Received:
    20,862
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    This should go in The Optimism thread. Either that or the hell has frozen over thread.
     
    therealdeal likes this.
  15. SFGOLDRUSHER

    SFGOLDRUSHER - Lakers Starter -

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2014
    Messages:
    3,094
    Likes Received:
    2,181
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Master Optimist.
    Location:
    San Diego
    Offline
    It was the Magic prep talk before the game IF anyone else saw..
    :Magic2:
     
  16. 432J

    432J - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    6,368
    Likes Received:
    14,032
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    his performance against GS could do wonders for his confidence. awesome to see him play that well against the warriors
     
    therealdeal likes this.
  17. ElginTheGreat

    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Messages:
    10,173
    Likes Received:
    28,309
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
  18. ElginTheGreat

    ElginTheGreat - Lakers MVP -

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Messages:
    10,173
    Likes Received:
    28,309
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
  19. tada

    tada - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2014
    Messages:
    4,453
    Likes Received:
    8,497
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    2016 NBA Draft
    #1 pick: Lebron 2.0
    #2 pick: Durant 2.0
     
    alam1108 likes this.
  20. ZenMaster

    ZenMaster - Lakers All Star -

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2014
    Messages:
    5,788
    Likes Received:
    12,869
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Offline
    Ok. You have to include Lonzo. He scored 29.

    I hate these arbitrary milestones.
     
    therealdeal and John3:16 like this.

Share This Page