Los Angeles Lakers: 5 Takeaways from loss to Memphis Grizzlies

Brandon Ingram is playing like the Lakers’ best player on the roster

Brandon Ingram is continuing to show the world not only his talent, but his character. The Lakers can offer him up and trade him in the offseason and he will probably become a superstar. If the Lakers fans are pining for D’Angelo Russell now, wait for the complaints after Ingram becomes a franchise player for someone else.

Brandon Ingram led the Lakers with 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. He hit all three of his 3-point shots, which included bringing the Lakers close at the end 91-89.

It seems now that Brandon Ingram has figured out the NBA game. No one has figured out how to stop his shea butter smooth moves when he decides to get to the basket.

Like Kyle Kuzma, Ingram has figured out a way to shine without the help of LeBron James. The sad thing is, he should have had his first career 40-point game. He came out like gangbusters in the first half. But foul trouble and a drop in touches kept that from happening.

Brandon Ingram even found time to try and slow down Mike Conley when he ran past every other defender the Lakers threw at him. Ingram is an established two-way player and the Lakers need to do anything they can to keep him.

The narrative is always about LeBron James needing help.

Last night Brandon Ingram needed the help.

Speaking of help.