The Los Angeles Lakers, owners of the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, worked out a prospect that more than likely will be a major part of the team’s future moving forward on Thursday afternoon. And that prospect was Duke product Brandon Ingram.
Though many consider Ingram to be the top prospect in the draft, reports have widely suggested the Sixers are leaning towards selecting LSU’s Ben Simmons over Ingram with the first pick, allowing Ingram to fall into the Lakers’ lap.
Predraft work for @B_Ingram13 in El Segundo pic.twitter.com/PRfKEmZ3Fe
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 9, 2016
Ingram, a 6-foot-9, 195 pound small forward, talked to the media afterwards, and here were some of the notable quotes that transpired during the media session. First, Ingram said he wants to gain at least 10-15 pounds this summer, which is an easy goal to understand, because of how rail-thin he is. Gaining weight will not only allow him to have an easier time making an instant impact in the league , but it’ll also allow him to play multiple positions — especially the 3 and the 4 — without constantly being outmuscled.
Ingram said he wants to add 10 to 15 pounds this summer, next etc.
— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) June 9, 2016
Perhaps the best part is Ingram understands the importance of being versatile in today’s game.
Ingram: “Being versatile is a part of this game these days. With my body type it’s going to be important to play different positions.“
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) June 9, 2016
But how does he plan to do that? It’s pretty simple.
Ingram on key to getting bigger: “Eat as much as I can.” I wish I could do the same
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) June 9, 2016
As far as how the workout went, Ingram thought it went “great”,and mentioned how comfortable he felt with the organization.
Brandon Ingram said his private Lakers workout “went great,” wanted to show his physicality, ability to finish thru plays & mid range game
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) June 9, 2016
Ingram on what’s stood out in L.A. – “The comfortability. Everyone around here is great people.” Said it feels like a family organization.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) June 9, 2016
That being said, he made it clear that he doesn’t have a preference of which team drafts him.
Does it matter to Brandon Ingram if he goes No. 1 or No. 2:
“Doesn’t matter at all. I want to go to the organization that wants me.”
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) June 9, 2016
