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Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram needs to be aggressive

By Lamarr Fields

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup past Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores on a layup past Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center on November 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Brandon Ingram is arguably the most promising piece of the Los Angeles Lakers young core. However, Ingram has not lived up to full expectations this season.

Brandon Ingram has not been very impressive for the Los Angeles Lakers thus far this season.

I expected Ingram to take the next step in his development this season. A player with his skill set should be dominating in the NBA. Ingram is 6’9 with a 7’3 wingspan, he can handle the ball like a guard, shoot from the perimeter and can run the offense.

Ingram is averaging 15.1 points a game on 43 percent shooting at the time of writing this; both numbers are down a bit from last year’s numbers when he averaged 16.1 points a game on 47 percent shooting.

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I expected a lot more out of Ingram with the addition of LeBron James. I thought Ingram would flourish under the wing of LeBron. That has not been the case so far this season.

The problem I have with Ingram is his mindset; sometimes he does not assert himself as he should. Too many times he fades away out of the game. In his third season, this should not be happening, Ingram should know how to be aggressive and take games over.

His length and size should make him close to being unstoppable, he needs to develop the mindset to go out and attack.

For The Los Angeles Lakers to make the playoffs and make some noise, Brandon Ingram has to step his game up and play better. Ingram needs to attack more and insert himself more in the offense.

Ingram has time to shine and take over the game when LeBron is on the bench. Even when LeBron is in the game, he should be successful. LeBron draws a lot of attention when on the court.

Ingram should thrive with the one on one matchups; it is almost impossible to block his shot with his size and length. With his ball handling skills, he will be able to create his shot.

Head coach Luke Walton can also help Ingram out with drawing up plays to get Ingram the ball where he can be successful. He seems to love the mid-range jump shots, so setting him up around the elbow area of the court should be his bread and butter.

Also, a key for Ingram is moving without the basketball. If he does that well, LeBron and Lonzo Ball will find him for easy baskets.

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With all that being said, Ingram needs to play better and attack more. There is no reason Ingram should not be averaging 18 to 20 points a game for this Los Angeles Lakers team. The time is now for him to man up and play some good basketball.

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