Brandon Ingram was once the second overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2016 NBA Draft. Ingram then became a pivotal piece around which the Anthony Davis trade was built, leading directly to an NBA championship for Los Angeles. Now, the talented scorer is sparking joy north of the border.
Ingram had a pretty forgettable stint with the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite many pundits believing the Pelicans were primed for success after essentially swapping Davis for nearly the entirety of the Lakers' young core and then some, the franchise never reached those anticipated heights.
The slender scorer averaged 23.