Lakers' Brandon Ingram thankful for Jerry Stackhouse's influence: Brandon Ingram was in fourth grade when he met Jerry Stackhouse. A two-time All-Star who spent 18 seasons in the NBA, Stackhouse returned to Kinston, N.C., nearly every offseason to work with the youth in his hometown. Ingram developed an early bond with Stackhouse and joined his Atlanta-based AAU-program several years later. He learned a variety of skills through pick-up games and film study, watching hours of footage of his mentor. -- The Orange County Register
Some Lakers already touting Lou Williams for NBA's Sixth Man of the Year: The Lakers are inspired by his leadership, appreciate his consistency and admire his ability to draws fouls when it matters most.