2016 NBA Mock Draft: Timothe Luwawu Breaks into the Top 10

20. <p>The Lakers are basically starting over once Kobe Bryant retires after this season. They are more than likely hiring a new coach, revamping the roster, and building around D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, and their 2016 NBA Draft pick.</p> <p>Landing Ingram to be their next building block would be a huge victory for the Lakers’ rebuilding process, because of the versatility he provides. Ingram has the size of a power forward (6’10” with a 7’3″ wingspan), and the overall skill set of a wing scorer. He’s always been a good catch-and-shoot guy from beyond the arc, and his offensive skill set has blossomed to include a strong dribble-drive game and efficient transition decision-making. Ingram is still rather raw on both ends, as he can be inconsistent at the rim and his skinny frame prevents him from being an effective defensive player at this point. But, given what we’ve seen so far from his development trajectory, both of these things should come with time for the 18-year old, particularly perimeter defense, which is almost impossible to not improve at when you have Ingram’s length and quickness.</p> <p>The major draw for the Lakers is that Ingram’s raw status should allow him to grow in a way that will compliment the continued development of Russell. Ingram looks the part of a dominant scoring machine, but his strengths play to Russell’s, so it could very well turn out that Ingram turns into a strong complimentary scorer playing off of a more polished Russell’s dribble penetration. Ingram’s skill set should lend to him fitting pretty well within whatever offensive system he lands in, which is perhaps his greatest strength of all.</p> <p><em>To learn more about Brandon Ingram, click here.</em></p>. SF. Duke. Brandon Ingram. 2. player