Brandon Ingram should have been an All-Star

"In my mind there are three elements to any All-Star campaign: A winning impact, big moments, and a compelling story. You have to make a difference for your team. Yes statistically, but more importantly, in the win column. That's step one. Step two is having memorable moments. The clutch shots, the big games, and the jaw-dropping highlights. You need to wow the world."

"And finally, you need a storyline that people latch onto. An underrated aspect of any All-Star campaign is an interesting story. People love a good story, whether it's an underdog story or a comeback story. Make it compelling and people will be all over it. Brandon Ingram should have been an All-Star because he has all of these elements. Ingram's impact is undeniable,"

"The Raptors streak of not having multiple All-Stars continues. The last time they achieved the feat was in the 2019-20 season. The year after the championship. A glorious time. At the time the Raptors held a 40-15 record heading into the All-Star break and had just come off a 15 game win streak. Pascal Siakam was named a starter and Kyle Lowry joined him as a reserve."

The Raptors have not had multiple All-Stars since the 2019-20 season when Pascal Siakam started and Kyle Lowry was a reserve. An All-Star campaign rests on three elements: a winning impact, memorable moments, and a compelling storyline. Brandon Ingram fulfilled those criteria through decisive contributions, clutch performances, and an engaging narrative. The Raptors improved from an 11th seed last year to fourth place this season, peaking at second, and are close to matching last season's win total with 32 games remaining. Toronto's defense has driven much success, but the 19th-ranked offense would be last without Ingram's shot-making and the attention he draws.

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