Bateman wrote:I agree with most of your post Dan.
But when it comes to Ingram, I'm indifferent. I believe he's actually our best player, all things considered. I think he seems 'lost', because he's playing with a group of guys who aren't playing team basketball.
I also expected a rough season from Brandon. He's clearly a late bloomer. But he's still 19 for 6 more months. by the time he's 21, that's a full season and TWO off-seasons of work in the gym and weight room. Hopefully under Kobes tutelage.
I have zero doubts that Ingram will be an allstar by his 4th year. I wish the rest of laker nation could see beyond the early struggles and realize this kid has everything you could ask for in a prospect.
Completely respect that. I too see so many good things in what Ingram does. The guy has a pretty legit bag of tricks, IMO. Especially for a guy so young. A guy like that is gonna struggle with his scrawny physique. I put that sentence in there that he and Zubac are rookies, because as bad as it was.....that guy has so much he can correct.
Just kinda hoped he'd drain a few more of those shots. Be a little more effective, ya know?
I wanted to see more out of Ingram. I hoped we'd see a better year......but the true bulk of my disappointment goes to Randle and Russell. Nance, Clarkson, Black.....those guys are role-players. I never expected too much. Any big strides they made/make are gravy. But top draft choices like Ingram, Russell, Randle come with some loftier hopes. I just didn't see much growth from last year.....and that has me worried.
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