"Brandon Ingram has never found his perfect fit. In Los Angeles, the weight of being the "next Kevin Durant" made it impossible for him to live up to expectations. In New Orleans, his role was never clear, and consistent injuries to himself and his teammates kept him from fully blossoming into the star role that he clearly has the talent to occupy."
"Coach Darko may have given us a hint at who Brandon Ingram will be to the Toronto Raptors, via Adam Laskaris: "I want Brandon to be himself. To be comfortable in his own skin... he's entering his prime, and I expect him to take it another level. He's an elite scorer." The word "scorer"is what stands out here. If that's the role Ingram plays for the Raps - the role of a pure bucket-getter - then I'm fine with it!"
Brandon Ingram struggled to find a consistent role in Los Angeles and New Orleans due to burdensome expectations and recurring injuries. Comparisons to Kevin Durant in Los Angeles created unrealistic pressure, while role ambiguity and teammate injuries in New Orleans prevented full development into a clear star. The Toronto Raptors must decide whether he will serve as a secondary facilitator beside Immanuel Quickley, a primary ball-handler with Quickley and RJ Barrett off-ball, or a score-first small forward. Coach Darko Rajakovic emphasized letting Ingram be himself and noted his elite scoring, making role clarity essential for success.
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