Los Angeles — Before Brandon Ingram could address reporters following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-114 win over the Sacramento Kings, the media had to clear some space. After playing 39 minutes (one minute off of his season high), Ingram would need room for Lakers assistant athletic trainer Nina Hsieh to apply ice bags to his knees.
Even as teammate Kyle Kuzma jokingly shouted at Ingram to stand up for his interview, Ingram remained seated with the copious ice bags strapped to his aching legs. After a 21-point, 9-assist, 7-rebound, 2-block and 1-steal night against the Kings, Ingram had given all he had to offer for the night, impressing his teammates and coaches alike with his all-around effort in the precess.