"This whole season, Brandon Ingram's job has been a little bit thankless. He doesn't get to take the easy transition looks, those go elsewhere. He doesn't get a bunch of wide open shots manufactured for him, those go elsewhere. He exists in a unique bubble of the Raptors offense that only he occupies, but still remains absolutely essential to the health of the whole thing. Hell, not even his rebounds are easy, as he's near the top of the team in grabbing the contested ones."
"Collin Murray-Boyles has done very well to battle with bigs yes, but against these behemoths he needs help. Ingram was extremely on time as a helper in this regard. Quick to get out and jump the front side in deny. Quick to slide back and get on the low side to dissuade would be passes to a roller. A glass cleaner to help close out possessions. He even stepped out on James Harden and blocked a triple."
""He's a very genuine person. He cares about his teammates a lot. He cares about winning a lot. He is a basketball junkie. He really loves the game so much. He watches the film so much. After every practice he's asking for film so he can dissect it.""
Brandon Ingram occupies a unique, understated role on the Raptors, sacrificing easy transition opportunities and wide-open shots while remaining vital to team balance. He secures contested rebounds and provides tough shot-making and heavy minutes. In early minutes against the Clippers he helped chew clock with the bench, preserving a lead and resting starters. He also supported the starting lineup by defending against large centers like Ivica Zubac and Brook Lopez, denying the front side, sliding to the low side to deter rollers, cleaning the glass, and even stepping out to block a James Harden three.
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