After a slow start to the 2016-17 NBA season, Brandon Ingram showcased his potential following All-Star break where he averaged 13.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. While Ingram's name was brought up in trade rumors, President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka declared him as ‘untouchable.'

With training camp in progress, Ingram has used the word ‘untouchable' to fuel his offseason workouts. According to Tania Ganguli of Los Angeles Times, the former second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft is confident and believes he will be a matchup problem:

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With Ingram drawing comparisons to Kevin Durant, he has been working on his shooting form to improve on his 40.2 percent shooting from the field and 29.4 percent shooting from three during his rookie season. Along with Ingram's shooting, it appears he has also added some weight in preparation for his sophomore season.

Heading into the new season, Ingram is looking to take the next step in his development and show his All-Star potential. If he and Lonzo Ball can help the Lakers compete for a playoff spot in the challenging Western Conference, it could bode well for the storied franchise as a free agent destination once again.