2023-08-30 06:30:00
Basketball Forever (DR) / ESPN (DR)
There are good surprises at Team USA, like Austin Reaves and their start to the competition. But there are also disappointments, like Brandon Ingram. Unable to raise his level of play, the Pelicans player greatly worries journalists.
It’s a perfect course at the moment at Team USA. The team chained victories and gained momentum before the rest of the competition, all under the leadership of Steve Kerr. All is not perfect, like a tense first meeting, but the most important thing is there. Kerr can mostly thank a few surprises, like Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton.
The two players, however announced as elements of the bench, have been a hit since the start of the preparation. This is especially the case for the Laker, who is showing his franchise that he is ready to take on greater responsibilities. For others, however, Team USA is a difficult experience, where it is difficult to find your place among the stars. This description fits Brandon Ingram perfectly.
A Team USA player in big trouble
Yet considered a star with the Pelicans, Ingram was a potential holder before the World Cup. A player supposed to shine and carry his team as far as possible. In place ? He averages 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 3 games. Disappointing performances, to the point that journalist Will Guillory, close to New Orleans, was harsh with him.
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The Athletic’s @WillGuillory on Brandon Ingram:
“Playing on a team with big names was supposed to provide an opportunity for Ingram to show he could impact the game in other ways beyond scoring. Instead, he’s often looked lost.” pic.twitter.com/nuoDjVkAZm
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 29, 2023
Will Guillory “Playing in a team with big names was supposed to be an opportunity for Ingram to show that he had to impact a game in a way other than his scoring. Instead, he very often seems lost. »
A pretty terrible fall for Ingram and a relatively simple explanation: he can’t find his place on the field. It is the player himself who has shared this analysis earlier in the week, aware that it is not at the expected level. It remains to be seen if this is a difficult period of adaptation, or if the Pelicans player is unable to do better.
Much more is expected of Brandon Ingram at Team USA. He didn’t arrive with the status of a scorer, but rather a star capable of shining in all areas of the game. It’s up to Steve Kerr to help him find his place. Critics will be very harsh on him otherwise.
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