Opportunity knocks, but will anyone be home to answer? This is the question the young Lakers face in the wake of LeBron James suffering a strained groin that has him listed as “day to day” but will reportedly keep him out for “multiple” games (at least). The super-human James has never dealt with this type […]
Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram Remains a Work in Progress
Brandon Ingram is a just turned 21 year old player 16 games into his 3rd season. Of all the things I’m about to write, this is the thing that should resonate most, even if it likely won’t. Because for all his physical tools — Ingram remains all arms and legs, like a praying mantis crossed […]
Rajon Rondo Suffers Broken Hand, Opportunities Abound for Lonzo and Ingram
The Lakers got a great win vs. the Blazers on Wednesday night, downing Portland 126-117 behind a milestone setting performance by LeBron James. But while James’ 44 point, 10 rebound, 9 assist night that vaulted him past Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list headlined the win, the Lakers also lost a key rotation […]
Brandon Ingram’s Development: Decision-Making
Brandon Ingram made good use of hesitation moves to get to the basket this past season, and improved his ability to finish when he got there. In Part 3 of this Laker Film Room series on his development, I examine the decisions that he needed to make in between, including his drive & kick improvement, […]
Brandon Ingram’s Development – Finishing at the Rim
Brandon Ingram made a concerted to drive to the basket in his second season, and it paid off. In part two of this Laker Film Room series on his development, I take a look at how he improved at jumping off of one foot, absorbing contact, and extending around the basket, as well as the next […]
Brandon Ingram’s Development – Hesitation Moves
With the departures of Lou Williams, D’Angelo Russell, and Jordan Clarkson over the span of 12 months, Brandon Ingram’s shot creation responsibilities increased to the point where an improvement in his ball-handling was a necessity. In this installment of Laker Film Room, I take a look at how Ingram utilized hesitation moves to improve his […]
Lakers Podcast: All About Ingram
On this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and Darius discuss Brandon Ingram and the next steps he needs to take in his development during an important off-season heading into his 3rd season. We break down Ingram’s current strengths and weaknesses, his improvement throughout this past season, what things we’d like to see […]
I Have Young Player Playoff Experience Envy
The playoffs are in full swing and I must admit I am jealous — though maybe not in the way you’d think. Of course I miss the Lakers playing in these types of meaningful games. Sports, for me, are as much about the stakes as they are the daily entertainment offered. I mean, I love […]
Lakers Podcast: Lonzo’s Struggles and a Glass Half-Full
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss Lonzo Ball’s recent struggles and get into some of the contributing factors for his recent run of poor offensive play. We discuss the current strengths of Lonzo’s game, but also areas where he’s showing a need to improve — specifically related to […]
Riffing on the Lakers Rising Stars
It’s commonplace now for the Lakers to have players in All-Star Weekend’s version of the “futures” game, the Rising Star Challenge presented by Sponsor X (is it still Sprite? Kia? I honestly don’t know). While the game has morphed into a US vs. the World format, the gist is the same. First and second year […]