He may not be the one everyone is talking about in the squad. TeamUSAbut Brandon Ingram has a good head of player whose game could be transposed ideally into FIBA basketball. This is what his coach thinks, Steve Kerr.
” He’s going to be great for us just with his length, his agility, his ability to go to the circle and cause things to happen with the ball in hand. He’s an excellent passer and you’ve also seen him do some good defensive streaks. He’s a hell of a player, with his size and skills he’s going to cause a lot of damage », announcement the Warriors coach.
Expected in the starting five of UNITED STATESto occupy a position of strong winger fleeing alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. in the American racket, Brandon Ingram obviously knows that he will not have the same responsibilities as with the Pelicansbut he is ready to let all his other qualities express themselves, in order to establish himself as a leader of his selection.
For Brandon Ingram, it’s a challenge to wear the American jersey
” The state of mind differs in this context “recalls the winger of New Orleans. ” I want to be the best player every time, but that doesn’t mean I have to be as a scorer. It can be as a defender or as a passer. I try to understand the needs of the team and fulfill them. »
On paper, this international experience can bring him a lot for the rest of his career, in particular to make him grow, and Brandon Ingram therefore did not really hesitate when accepting the invitation of his federation.
” I listened to a lot of people and they told me that it would be something good for me “, he says on this subject. ” It’s a big challenge for me to be able to play with so many talented players. We don’t do what we usually do on the pitch, we have to adapt, as always in life. It will make me better for the Pelicans season. […] I also want to have a good momentum for the sequel, just to be ready, because I want to start the next season the way I finished the previous one. It’s been a while since I felt so comfortable on the pitch. »
Harden up to withstand the shock physically
The Pelicans would also have every interest in finding a sharp and confident Brandon Ingram from the “training camp”, while this 2023/24 campaign is likely to be pivotal for their project. Often weighed down by the injuries of each other when they took off, they will have no other choice but to resume it next season.
In this sense, the MIP 2020 has focused its summer efforts on physical strengthening, during this off-season.
” I focus on it every season “, specifies the All-Star. ” You can protect yourself as much as possible… You can never avoid injuries… But you can prepare in the summer. So I tried to strengthen myself, to build up my muscles and I now feel more powerful when I move on the pitch. I pay more attention to my body, to my recovery, to my sleep, I wonder how to treat my wounds… I make sure to stay in control of all that. »
As for a possible uncertainty surrounding his future, two years from the end of his contract, Brandon Ingram wanted to recall that he felt very well in Louisiana, despite the transfer rumors that appeared during the summer about him.
” I have a good relationship with [David Griffin], he will always come to find me to tell me things. I’m not too concerned with what is said around me, none of that bothered me. But I know it’s a business and I gotta be ready for anything “, First explains the former Lakers player, before discussing his relationship to the franchise. ” I love New Orleans, it’s the perfect city for me, for the way I want to function. There are fewer distractions [qu’à Los Angeles] and I can just play basketball whenever I want. […] I feel connected to the city and I want to stay focused on the team. The most important thing for me is to win. »
| Brandon Ingram | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2016-17 | ALL | 79 | 29 | 40.2 | 29.4 | 62.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 9.4 |
| 2017-18 | ALL | 59 | 34 | 47.0 | 39.0 | 68.1 | 1.0 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 16.1 |
| 2018-19 | ALL | 52 | 34 | 49.7 | 33.0 | 67.5 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 18.3 |
| 2019-20 | NOP | 62 | 34 | 46.3 | 39.1 | 85.1 | 0.8 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 23.8 |
| 2020-21 | NOP | 61 | 34 | 46.6 | 38.1 | 87.8 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 23.8 |
| 2021-22 | NOP | 55 | 34 | 46.1 | 32.7 | 82.6 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 22.7 |
| 2022-23 | NOP | 45 | 34 | 48.4 | 39.0 | 88.2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 24.7 |
| Total | 413 | 33 | 46.4 | 36.4 | 78.4 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 19.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
