Lakers' Brandon Ingram: Performs well in summer league debut

Ingram averaged 12.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 27.4 minutes per game in five Las Vegas Summer League contests.

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Jitters may have played a role early on in Las Vegas, as Ingram was held to 12-for-38 (31.5%) shooting from the floor until he exploded for 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting in his final game against the Jazz. With Kobe Bryant now in retirement, the No. 2 overall pick is expected to play a large role right away for the Lakers, though he might have to settle for a reserve role initially with Jordan Clarkson and Luol Deng in line to serve as the team's starters on the wing. The 18-year-old is regarded as a sharpshooter from the outside, and his 7-foot-3 wingspan could help him make an immediate impact on the defensive end.