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

Love seeing these kind of games from Ingram, crazy efficient scoring, some nice playmaking at the point forward, and made all 6 of his free throws.

 

Excellent game.

He has recovered nicely from his weak period in January.

 

I think Brandon deserves far more credit than people realize. Earlier in the season Brandon was uncomfortable with the ball in his hands, his decision making was shaky, his shot selection wasn't good at all. Lately he's been on a TEAR and it has come after being asked to be the point forward for the team. He has been ASTOUNDING in the last three games.

19.3 points
5.7 rebounds
6.7 assists
1.3 blocks
53.8 FG%
50 3PT%
76.5 FT%
62.4 TS%
21.5 USG%
125 Ortg
104 Drtg
35.4 minutes per game

These are All-Star numbers during this little win streak at a position that he doesn't play regularly. He has switched on to and defended well Westbrook, George, and Carmelo Anthony. He's got a 2.9 assist to turnover ratio. He's picking his spots lethally right now off the dribble as well as knocking down shots as a floor spacer. The kid has been absolutely incredible.

 

The growth is certainly there

 

...getting comfy with his perimeter game. Smooth follow through on those treys. Really controls the tempo out there. Wondered why Ingram was on Jelly Roll Felton instead of George but that kept him engaged with his play-making role and out of potential foul trouble. With him and Hart out there there's poise.

 

He's shooting so well from 3 and the field lately. Just being more aggressive and picking his spots so nicely.

I kind of worry out rythmn might get broken a little when IT gets put in the lineup. I hope that at least this Saturday against the Mavs that we start the same lineup and bring IT off the bench while he gets used to how we play on this team. The ball has got to move when IT is in the game.

 

You know we're all drooling over PG13 and for good reason, but this tweet here just gives me LIFE to think of what Ingram can become some day.

 

Miller noted that Half Pint is ball dominant and will have to be reined in to share the ball to play in Walton's system. At least he can create when the offense bogs down. I like the fact he will be playing with us on the road. Will need his off the dribble scoring. There will be another adjustment period for all parties.

 

I'm so impressed with Ingram. He's stepped up completely into the PG role that Walton thrusted him into. And he's totally delivering.

Stupendous game tonight. He continues to shoot an outrageous percentage and he has been knocking down that three ball lately. He just gets better and better.