Lakers' pick at No. 2: Brandon Ingram, Duke forward
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Duke forward Brandon Ingram with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2016 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Player profile:
- Age: 18 (freshman)
- Height/weight: 6-foot-10, 196 pounds
- 2015-16 stats: 17.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.0 APG
Chad Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 2: "I was really impressed with how his jumper was coming along. The transition from the college 3 to the NBA line is often challenging, but Ingram seems to be making the move effortlessly." More (Insider)
Kevin Pelton's stats and scouting ranking -- No. 2: "So far, his wingspan hasn't translated into elite defensive performance in terms of box-score stats. Age does work in Ingram's favor, though: At 18, he's more than a year younger than [Ben] Simmons." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
- Athletic wing
- Good shooter with deep range
Scouting report -- negatives:
- Needs to add strength
- Needs to improve his ball handling
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
- Chances he'll be an All-Star: 25 percent
- Chances he'll be a starter: 24 percent
- Chances he'll be a bench player: 26 percent
- Chances he'll be a bust: 26 percent
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