History of Brandon Ingram in Timeline

Brandon Ingram is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. Drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016, he earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. He's a two-time NBA All-Star and was recognized as the NBA Most Improved Player in 2020, showcasing his growth and development as a player.

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September 2, 1997: Brandon Ingram's Birth

On September 2, 1997, Brandon Xavier Ingram was born. He later became a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2008: Brother's College Basketball Career Begins

In 2008, Brandon Ingram's brother, Bo, began his college basketball career at South Plains College.

2010: Brother's College Basketball Career Continues

In 2010, Brandon Ingram's brother continued his college basketball career at South Plains College before transferring to UT Arlington.

2012: Brother's College Basketball Career at UT Arlington

In 2012, Brandon Ingram's brother played college basketball for UT Arlington.

2012: Kinston Vikings Win State Championship

In 2012, as a freshman, Brandon Ingram and the Kinston Vikings defeated Cuthbertson High School to win the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 2A boys basketball state championship.

2013: AAU Basketball Improvement

During the summer of 2013, Brandon Ingram showed significant improvement while playing AAU basketball, attracting attention from college coaches.

June 19, 2014: NBPA Top 100 Camp Participation

On June 19, 2014, Brandon Ingram participated in the NBPA Top 100 Camp held at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.

April 27, 2015: Commitment to Duke University

On April 27, 2015, Brandon Ingram announced his commitment to attend Duke University and play basketball for the Blue Devils in the 2015-16 season.

November 17, 2015: First Loss of the Season Against Kentucky

On November 17, 2015, Duke received their first loss of the season against Kentucky during the Champions Classic. The same day, Ingram was named to the 50-man Wooden Award preseason watchlist.

December 12, 2015: Career-High Performance Against Georgia Southern

On December 12, 2015, Brandon Ingram scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a home win against Georgia Southern.

2015: Duke Blue Devils season

During the 2015-16 season at Duke, Ingram averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 34.6 minutes per game, while shooting 44.2% from the field, 41.0% from three-point range and 68.2% from the free throw line.

2015: McDonald's All-American Game

In 2015, Brandon Ingram participated in the McDonald's All-American Game, where he scored 15 points and had five rebounds, showcasing his skills on a national stage.

January 2016: ACC Debut and Defensive Prowess

In January 2016, Brandon Ingram blocked a career-high 6 shots in a home win over Virginia Tech and scored 25 points with 9 rebounds in his ACC debut against Boston College.

February 2016: ACC Rookie of the Week

In February 2016, Ingram was voted ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time after averaging a team-high 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists, helping Duke defeat Louisville and Virginia.

April 4, 2016: Declaration for 2016 NBA Draft

On April 4, 2016, Brandon Ingram declared for the 2016 NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility, marking the start of his professional basketball career.

June 23, 2016: Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers

On June 23, 2016, Brandon Ingram was selected with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, beginning his NBA journey.

August 23, 2016: Signed Rookie Contract with Lakers

On August 23, 2016, Brandon Ingram signed his rookie-scale contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, officially becoming part of the team.

October 26, 2016: NBA Debut with Lakers

On October 26, 2016, Brandon Ingram made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring nine points off the bench in a win against the Houston Rockets.

2016: NBA Draft and All-Rookie Team

In 2016, Brandon Ingram was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his debut season.

January 6, 2017: Scored 17 points against Miami Heat

On January 6, 2017, Brandon Ingram had a 17-point game in a 127–100 win over the Miami Heat.

October 20, 2017: Career-High 25 Points Against Suns

On October 20, 2017, Brandon Ingram scored a then career-high 25 points in a 132–130 win over the Phoenix Suns.

November 15, 2017: 26 Points and 11 Rebounds vs 76ers

On November 15, 2017, Ingram scored 26 points along with a career-best 11 rebounds in a 115-109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

January 5, 2018: 22 Points and 14 Rebounds vs Hornets

On January 5, 2018, Ingram had 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in a 108-94 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

January 17, 2019: Career-high 11 assists

On January 17, 2019, Brandon Ingram recorded a career-high 11 assists in a 138–128 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

July 6, 2019: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

On July 6, 2019, Brandon Ingram, along with Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, draft rights to De'Andre Hunter, two first-round picks, a first-round pick swap, and cash, was traded by the Lakers to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis.

November 4, 2019: Career-high 40 points against the Brooklyn Nets

On November 4, 2019, Brandon Ingram scored a then-career-high of 40 points in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.

2019: Trade to New Orleans Pelicans

In 2019, Brandon Ingram was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a package deal for All-Star Anthony Davis.

January 16, 2020: Career-high 49 points against the Utah Jazz

On January 16, 2020, Brandon Ingram surpassed his previous career-high, scoring 49 points in an overtime win against the Utah Jazz. He secured a one-point lead with a fadeaway jumper before Rudy Gobert tied the game with a free throw.

2020: NBA Most Improved Player

In 2020, Brandon Ingram was named the NBA Most Improved Player, marking a significant achievement in his professional career.

December 3, 2021: Career-high 12 assists against the Dallas Mavericks

On December 3, 2021, Brandon Ingram achieved a career-high of 12 assists, along with 24 points and eight rebounds, in a victory against the Dallas Mavericks.

January 11, 2022: Game-winning three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves

On January 11, 2022, Brandon Ingram scored 33 points and nine assists, and made the game-winning three-pointer, leading the Pelicans to a 128–125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

March 24, 2023: First NBA career triple-double

On March 24, 2023, Brandon Ingram recorded his first career triple-double in the NBA, scoring 30 points, securing 11 rebounds, and providing 10 assists during the Pelicans' victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

February 6, 2024: 41 points against the Toronto Raptors

On February 6, 2024, Brandon Ingram scored 41 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, leading to a win against the Toronto Raptors. He became the first NBA player to achieve at least 40 points with eight or more three-pointers made and a field goal percentage of at least 75% without committing a turnover.

December 8, 2024: Left ankle sprain

On December 8, 2024, Brandon Ingram sustained a left ankle sprain during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, which ended up being his last game for the Pelicans.

February 6, 2025: Traded to the Toronto Raptors

On February 6, 2025, Brandon Ingram was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a 2026 first-round draft pick (via Indiana), and a 2031 second-round draft pick.

November 13, 2025: Fined $25,000 by the NBA

On November 13, 2025, Brandon Ingram was fined $25,000 by the NBA for throwing a water bottle that accidentally hit a game attendant after being called for a foul against the Philadelphia 76ers.