The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have a star in the making in rookie Brandon Ingram. The versatile forward out of Duke may not be putting up All-Star-caliber numbers nor is he striking fear into the hearts of opponents on a nightly basis, but he’s shown flashes of potential as he adjusts to the NBA game.
One of the biggest concerns for the Lakers with Ingram is whether he can withstand the physicality played on the NBA level through an 82-game season. In Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Ingram showed a little fire when things began to get physical between him and fellow Duke product, Austin Rivers.