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New Orleans Pelicans Brandon Ingram is serving his country

It looks like New Orleans Pelicans All-Star forward Brandon Ingram will be representing his country, playing for Team USA’s FIBA World Cup team this summer in the Philippines.

ESPN Sources: Two Western Conference All-Star forwards — New Orleans' Brandon Ingram and Memphis' Jaren Jackson Jr., — are committed to play for Team USA's FIBA World Cup team this summer in the Philippines. USA Basketball plans to finalize a 12-man roster later this month.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 6, 2023

As the tweet suggests, Ingram will be joined by Memphis Grizzlies All-Star forward and reigning Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) Jaren Jackson Jr.