Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brandon Ingram

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brandon Ingram made an impact.

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. Later traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, Ingram achieved significant milestones, including becoming an NBA All-Star and being named the NBA Most Improved Player in 2020 during his initial season with the team. He is known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: AAU Basketball Improvement

During the summer of 2013, Brandon Ingram showed improvement while playing AAU basketball for the Stackhouse Elite team, leading to increased 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 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.

2015: College Basketball Season

In 2015-16, Ingram played 36 games for Duke, averaging 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. He earned ACC Rookie of the Year honors and AP All-American honorable mention.

April 4, 2016: Declaration for NBA Draft

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

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.

August 23, 2016: Signed Rookie-Scale Contract

On August 23, 2016, Brandon Ingram signed his rookie-scale contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

October 26, 2016: NBA Debut

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: Endorsement Deal with Adidas Basketball

In 2016, Brandon Ingram signed an endorsement deal with Adidas Basketball and appeared in a Speed Stick commercial alongside Kris Dunn.

2016: NBA Draft and All-Rookie Team Selection

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

January 6, 2017: Second 17-Point Game of the Season

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

2017: Partnership with L.A. street artist Jonas Never

In early 2017, Brandon Ingram teamed up with L.A. street artist Jonas Never for Delta's "Beyond the Court" campaign, exploring passions outside of basketball with then-Laker teammate Jordan Clarkson.

January 17, 2019: Career-High Assists

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

July 6, 2019: Trade to the New Orleans Pelicans

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

November 4, 2019: Career High Points

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

2019: Trade to New Orleans Pelicans

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

January 16, 2020: New Career High Points

On January 16, 2020, Brandon Ingram recorded a new career-high of 49 points in a 138–132 overtime win over the Utah Jazz. He also secured a one-point lead with a fadeaway jumper.

2020: NBA All-Star and Most Improved Player

In 2020, during his first season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Brandon Ingram was named an NBA All-Star for the first time and was also named the NBA Most Improved Player.

December 3, 2021: Career-High Assists

On December 3, 2021, Brandon Ingram achieved a career-high of 12 assists, along with 24 points and eight rebounds, in a 107–91 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

January 11, 2022: Game-Winning Shot

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

March 24, 2023: First NBA Triple-Double

On March 24, 2023, Brandon Ingram recorded his first triple-double in the NBA, scoring 30 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and making 10 assists during the Pelicans' 115–96 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

February 6, 2024: 41 Points Against the Raptors

On February 6, 2024, Brandon Ingram scored 41 points, secured nine rebounds, and made six assists in a 138–100 win over the Toronto Raptors. He also achieved the record of being the first player in NBA history to put up at least 40 points, eight or more three-pointers made, and shoot at least 75+% from the field, while not committing a turnover.

February 6, 2025: Traded to the Toronto Raptors

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