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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Says ‘There Is No Ceiling’ On Brandon Ingram
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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Says ‘There Is No Ceiling’ On Brandon Ingram

Trevor Lane
Published: 06/23/2016
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The Los Angeles Lakers went with the consensus and selected Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. Ingram was widely considered to be one of the top players in the draft, along with LSU’s Ben Simmons, and is someone that the Lakers are thrilled to add to their team.

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, who called in the selection to the league, mentioned that several teams had called the Lakers about trading the second pick.

However, Ingram’s potential was simply too much to pass up on. After the pick was made official, Kupchak had high praise for the newest Laker, via Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters:

Kupchak on one thing that stood out w/ Ingram:

“If I had to pick one thing it would be potential. Right now there is no ceiling on him.”

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) June 24, 2016

With his 6’9″ height, a 7’3″ wingspan, and a smooth outside shot, Kupchak is absolutely right about Ingram’s potential. Some have gone as far as to compare him to Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and while that may be setting the bar too high, there is no question that there are some similarities between the two.

Ingram should be an excellent fit in coach Luke Walton’s offense, with his shooting ability allowing him to stretch the floor and create space for Julius Randle, D’Angelo Russell, and Jordan Clarkson to drive to the rim. Additionally, Ingram’s length gives him the potential to be a plus defender, as he can use his oversized limbs to disrupt passing lanes and block shots from the weak side.

While he has to put on weight (he only weighs 195 pounds), Ingram appears to have a good head on his shoulder and be ready to put in the work in order to find success as a professional.

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ByTrevor Lane
Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com
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