NBA rookies like Brandon Ingram of LA Lakers need to show off what he has got so that judgment may not be too harsh on them. Though he is one of the highest draft picks, some people chose to look at his thin frame which equates to durability. Will the rookie endure for the whole season?
But NBA star Kevin Durant has strong faith in the rookie Brandon Ingram. In fact, forward of Golden State Warriors said that when he looks at Ingram, it feels like he is "looking at the mirror," according to a tweet by Serena Winters.
Kevin Durant took years to gain some weight in the past. Looking back in a report by The Seattle Times in 2007, the NBA MVP title holder could not even bench press a 185 pounder. He was even ranked third to the last among 80 prospects. Now, Brandon Ingram is being described as being tossed around like a rag doll. According to Skip Bayless, the LA Lakers rookie will never replace Kobe Bryant.
It is hard to say that Brandon Ingram is off with a bad start. Kevin Durant said that the NBA rookie is even more advanced than he was in the same stage in their career according to a report by ESPN. Is Ingram set to be the next basketball star and saviour of LA Lakers?
NBA rookie Brandon Ingram is actually working on building his lean frame. He is on six feedings every day; additional three snacks on top of the three regular meals. He feasts on creamed spinach, grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and steak.
Fans are hoping that critics will see past the thin frame of Brandon Ingram. LA Lakers have placed their hopes on this NBA rookie with 7.3 feet wingspan, 9.2 feet reach and 41 per cent three-point shooting range.