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Lakers Draft Prospects: 5 Reasons The Lakers Should Draft Brandon Ingram

By Advith Sarikonda

March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts against Oregon Ducks during the first half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
March 24, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) reacts against Oregon Ducks during the first half of the semifinal game in the West regional of the NCAA Tournament at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Playmaking

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Brandon Ingram is primarily a scorer, and anybody who says otherwise is contorting the truth. With that being said, however, he is capable of making plays for others. Not a ball-dominant player to begin with, Ingram showcased his ability to pass the ball on numerous occasions throughout his tenure at Duke.

On the Lakers, a team that is replete with ball-hungry players in Russell, Randle, Clarkson, Lou Williams, and for now, Nick Young, Ingram will have to be able to distribute the ball more often than he may be used to. The good news is, it turns out that he is more than capable of doing just that.

When driving to the basket, Ingram did not always try to force up shots for the sake of scoring, showing the ability and maturity to kick it out to open shooters:

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Likewise, Ingram found small seams and openings within narrow passing lanes when heading toward the hoop, an encouraging sign for a player known predominantly as a perimeter scorer.

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In regards to his counterpart, Ben Simmons, the LSU prospect is by far the better passer, but Ingram is no slouch as he’s shown his vision and touch when getting passes to teammates.

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