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Pacific Division Rankings: SF Edition

By Joseph Lowery

PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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4. Brandon Ingram, Los Angeles Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 25, 2017 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Aaron Poole/NBAE via Getty Images)
EL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Brandon Ingram #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait during media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 25, 2017 in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Aaron Poole/NBAE via Getty Images) /

In terms of sheer talent, Brandon Ingram should probably be number two on this list. At 6’9″ tall, with a 7’3″ wingspan, Ingram has the size to be a dominant small forward in the NBA for years to come.

In his rookie season, the former second overall pick averaged nearly 10.0 points per game, to go along with 4.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists. One thing that Ingram will undoubtedly be looking to improve on is his 3-point shooting. Last season Ingram shot a paltry 29.4% from three. 

Lakers fans shouldn’t worry about Ingram’s 3-point shot long-term, however. Many young players struggle with their outside stroke when they first come into the league. In the 2016-17 season, both of the Suns’ young big men, Dragan Bender and Marquese Chiss, shot below 33% from three.

With Lonzo Ball coming in to run the point for L.A., expect Brandon Ingram’s numbers to improve drastically this season.

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