Brandon Ingram is an NBA player from the United States. Brandon Ingram plays from the Small forward/power forward position for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Early Life
Brandon Ingram is an American Basketball player. He was born on the 2nd of September 1997, in Kinston, North Carolina, the United States, and is currently 26 years old.
Currently, he is 25 years old and according to the astrological chart, he has a birth sign of Virgo. In addition, he belongs to the African-American ethnicity and his birth name is Brandon Xavier Ingram.
Caption: Brandon Ingram with his parents (Source: Facebook)
He is the son of his father Donald and his mother Joann Ingram. His father used to be a cop, but now he works full-time at a welding plant that makes forklifts. He has two half-siblings, Donovan, his elder brother, and Brittany, his elder sister. Since his childhood days, Brandon had a key interest in sports, especially basketball.
Brandon Ingram – Education
Regarding his academic qualification, he went to High School where he played basketball and was named MVP of the state championship game after scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 blocks in a winning match against East Lincoln High School.
After completing his high school education, he went to Duke University and played for the college basketball team the Duke Blue Devils.
During his time at Duke, he displayed his versatility as a forward. In his freshman year, he averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. His performances at Duke established his status as a top NBA Draft prospect, and he entered the draft following his freshman season.
Moreover, his successful college career and potential as a high-level scorer aided his selection as the Los Angeles Laker’s second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.
Professional Career
Los Angeles Lakers
Brandon Ingram became the second-youngest player drafted in 2016 after the NBA Los Angeles Lakers selected him to the team. On August 23, 2016, he signed a rookie contract with the Lakers and began playing for them. On his debut, he scored 9 points in a win over the Houston Rockets on October 26, 2016. During NBA All-Star Weekend, he and teammate D’Angelo Russell competed in the Rising Stars Challenge.
He was also named to the United States 2016 national basketball selection team, which trained alongside the 2016 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team. On December 7, 2017, he scored 21 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining, as the Lakers defeated the 76ers 107-104 to snap a five-game losing streak. He had 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 108-94 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on January 5, 2018.
Caption: Brandon Ingram dribbling the ball (Source: 103.3 The G.O.A.T.)
On March 1, 2018, he suffered a groin strain, forcing him to miss the next 12 games. He returned against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 30. But he suffered a neck muscle contusion during the game and was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.
The season 2018-2019 season
He was suspended for four games early in the 2018-19 season for his role in an on-court brawl against the Houston Rockets on October 20. This basketball player was sidelined for seven games in December due to a sprained left ankle. He had a career-high 11 assists in a 138-128 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 17, 2019.
Additionally, he set then career-high with 36 points against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 29. This basketball player was ruled out for the rest of the season on March 9 due to a deep vein thrombosis in his arm. Meanwhile, he played three seasons with the Lakers.
New Orleans Pelicans
In July 2019, the Lakers traded Brandon Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, the draft rights to De’Andre Hunter, two first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, and cash to the New Orleans Pelicans for All-Star Anthony Davis. On November 4, 2019, he set a career-high with 40 points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He surpassed that career high on January 16, 2020, when he scored 49 points in a 138-132 overtime win over the Utah Jazz.
In his first year as a Pelican, he was named an NBA All-Star. After averaging 23.8 points per game, he was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player. Per game, he averages 6.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists. He re-signed with the Pelicans on a five-year, $158 million contract after becoming a restricted free agent in the 2020 offseason.
Because his contract has no player or team options, Ingram will be a free agent again in the 2025 offseason. On June 7, 2022, he underwent surgery on his right pinky finger and was ruled out for 6-to-8 weeks.
He recorded his first triple-double of his NBA career on March 24, 2023, with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Pelicans’ 115-96 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. On April 9, 2023, in the final game of the 2022-23 season, he had 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 113-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Brandon Ingram – Awards
Throughout his basketball career, he has won several recognitions and awards. Some of them are NBA All-Star (2020), NBA Most Improved Player (2020), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2016), Second-team All-ACC (2016), ACC Rookie of the Year (2016), McDonald’s All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), and North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2015).
Brandon Ingram – Net Worth 2023
As of 2023, his net worth is about $12 million while his salary and income are yet to be disclosed at the moment. Moreover, he has earned from his basketball career, contracts, brand endorsements, and different ventures.
Relationship Status
Brandon Ingram is rumoured to be in a relationship with an LA stripper, Raelynn Inez. He was previously in a relationship with Tiffany, which ended in May 2016. In 2017, he was also seen with an American fashion model, Bella Hadid, in an amorous evening at NYC hotspot Zuma New York.
Meanwhile, this NBA star has not been a part of controversy and scandal. He is able to maintain a clean profile at the moment.
Body Measurements
Caption: Brandon Ingram posing for a photo shoot (Source: Instagram)
This basketball player stands 6 feet 9 inches tall (2.06 m) and weighs around 86 kg. Moreover, he has a pair of brown eyes with black hair colour. There is no information about his body measurements and shoe size.
Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@1ngram4’ there are over 2.2 million. Likewise, there are over 3.1k followers on his Twitter page ‘@IngramAlerts’ and over 781k followers on his Facebook page.
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