Brandon Ingram's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brandon Ingram.

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 his first NBA All-Star selection and being named the NBA Most Improved Player in 2020. Ingram is known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Won the NCHSAA 2-A state championship

In 2012, as a freshman, Brandon Ingram's team, the Kinston Vikings, won the NCHSAA 2-A boys' basketball state championship, defeating Cuthbertson High School.

February 2016: Named ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time

In February 2016, Brandon Ingram was named ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time after averaging a team-high 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He was also named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the Naismith College Player of the Year award. On February 17, he scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a one-point win over North Carolina.

2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers

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

October 20, 2017: Career-high 25 points

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: Career-best 11 rebounds

On November 15, 2017, Brandon Ingram scored 26 points and had a career-best 11 rebounds in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

January 5, 2018: Career-high 14 rebounds

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

2020: Named NBA 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 also received the NBA Most Improved Player award.