VIDEO: Lakers Forward Luol Deng Wants To Set An Example For Brandon Ingram

Trevor Lane
2 Min Read

The Lakers have had an active summer, bringing back some of their own free agents like Jordan Clarkson, Tarik Black, and Marcelo Huertas while also signing proven veterans Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng. The young team also added a pair of intriguing young prospects in rookies Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac, who were selected in the NBA Draft.

Ingram, in particular, has Lakers fans optimistic for a bright future. At 6’9″ with a 7′ wingspan and possessing the ability to stretch the floor with his shooting, Ingram appears to be the prototypical modern basketball player. He comes from a great system at Duke, and his development will be a big factor in the future success of the franchise.

In fact, part of the reason why the 31-year-old Deng was signed is to act as a mentor for Ingram. Deng also spent his college days at Duke and is known around the league as a true professional. He has a wealth of knowledge thanks to a 12-year NBA career, and will look to be a positive influence as Ingram makes the transition from college to the NBA.

Check out Deng’s interview with Chris McGee of Time Warner Cable SportsNet above where he talks about what led him to sign with the Lakers and what he believes his role will be.

Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com
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