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Brandon Ingram proves he is the leader of the Lakers in Summer League performance

By Asha Doucet

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07: Jaron Johnson #28 of the Los Angeles Clippers guards Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Clippers won 96-93 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07: Jaron Johnson #28 of the Los Angeles Clippers guards Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Clippers won 96-93 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Brandon Ingram had a dominant performance for the Los Angeles Lakers in their Summer League debut and proved he is the leader of the team.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in their opening Summer League game but Brandon Ingram was the best player on the court at all times. Ingram led the way for the Lakers from start to finish showing his growth this offseason. He scored in a variety ways highlighting the work he’s put into his shot this summer.

He scored in a variety ways highlighting the work he’s put into his shot this summer. Ingram was aggressive toward the basket and with his midrange game, which got him to the free-throw line often. His first points of the game came off of a sweet lob from rookie Lonzo Ball and he never looked back. Whatever he wanted he got included a game-tying bucket at the rim that sent the Lakers and Clippers to overtime.

His first points of the game came off of a sweet lob from rookie Lonzo Ball and he never looked back. Whatever he wanted he got, including a game-tying bucket at the rim that sent the Lakers and Clippers to overtime.

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Ingram did it all for the Lakers and was the engine that made them go. He finished with a game-high 26 points off of 52.9 percent shooting from the field. He would have scored more and possibly won the game for the Lakers had a cramp not sidelined him for overtime.

After tying the game with a drive to the basket, Ingram stole the ball on defense and called a timeout with 4.2 seconds left. He had a chance to win the game for the Lakers but couldn’t connect on a buzzer beater.

Ingram came down awkwardly after that shot and everyone on the Lakers, including their fans, held their collective breath.

He was able to walk it off but after the injury scare Magic Johnson shut him down for the rest of the game. He and the Lakers had seen enough.

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Ingram looks to have turned a corner and showed not only is he an improved offensive player, but that he is now the Laker’ go-to player and will lead the way for them this season.

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