Things Just Got WAY Better Than Planned...

This is way better than any of us could have hoped for as the Toronto Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram at this year's trade Deadline to be a star for this team But there were of course some questions about his fit around Scotty Barnes whether or not he's worth that extension and most importantly How would he affect the culture that the Toronto Raptors have been building over the past few seasons trying to be defensive first? trying to develop all the young guys that we really seem to come together and cultivate an Absolute dog Mentality over the course of this year's summer league How would Brandon Ingram who has a reputation of not being an elite defender being a bit aloof at times of that and the court? How would he impact this squad? Well, Brandon Ingram has now returned from injury as we've discussed in a recent video But everything that has come out regarding Brandon Ingram from his quotes from the coaches from all this type of stuff Indicate that not only is Brandon Ingram ready to buy in ready to lock in on what this Toronto Raptors team is doing This energy this voice we're seeing from the Raptors over in summer league is carrying over into the star player So we're gonna break down everything all the developments is pointing to this sign and how this really makes the Toronto Raptors Even more scary heading into next season. So lots of stuff to break down in this video But folks you guys have been crushing it supporting the channel as of late very very close to 39,000 subscribers So make sure you're enjoying the daily Toronto Raptors coverage and you don't want to miss a single thing going on with this team Subscribe but but let's dive into it because there's a lot of stuff going on with summer league with all the news and of course Brandon Ingram is the guy that everyone's been excited about because he's returned from injury He had a long stint with that ankle injury lingering into the offseason but now that all seems to be behind him and Ingram has given a lot of quotes that as I said at the jump has Raptors fans very very excited So let's dive into it because first things first Ingram came out and said I know people know my game a little bit But I'm going to show a little bit more being the focal point of the offense I get to show my playmaking skills moving without the basketball and scoring without Without the basketball in my hand. I get to show them I've been a three-point shooter most of my life just all aspects of my game I get to show them how much of a competitor I am and I love Because a few things here, right he's coming in knowing the role that he should be taken on this Toronto Raptors team offensively He's gonna be the focal point. He's going to be the lead guy. And of course Scotty Barnes is Engine behind the offense Brandon Ingram should be the number one scoring option. The guy averaged 22 5 and 5 last season He is a very very effective score frankly from all areas of the basketball court And you know, he talked about hey because he scores in all of these different areas Shifty does all this but really bringing up the fact of how hey He's gonna be able to be a three-point shooter on this team and score without the basketball And that's something that a lot of people are hoping for because there's a lot of ball dominant players on this Raptors team It's Scotty Barnes RJ Barrett Emanuel quickly You know all those guys need the ball in their hands to really get the maximum out of those players So while Brandon Ingram is gonna be the lead scoring option He's gonna be open and excited about doing it in different ways And then of course being very competitive which you just like to hear you like to see that emphasize coming from a guy It's been in New Orleans. That hasn't been a great winning situation We love to hear that Brandon Ingram come to the Toronto Raptors is looking to win So that's a positive and you know on top of that Darko talked about how he's paying freeze moving ball He got stronger and today's clear to play full-court Action and be a part of any run. So that's exciting stuff there and to build off of that Brandon Ingram went on and saying the recovery was way different than I expected. I never experienced that from an ankle injury They always take about two to three weeks. So it was a little bit different It was way more swollen that than usual and sometimes I didn't know when I was going to be healthy But I continued to go through the process feel better every week and there was good communication from the training staff and coaches and everybody They helped me out a lot through the process and I'm finally here. So There was a lot of Ambiguity there was a lot of hidden stuff There was a lot of not a lot of communication regards to Brad and Ingram's injury recovery how things were looking and how things were Developing out there on that front. So Darko's now saying he's cleared for full court He's all good on that from we're hearing from the horse's mouth and Brandon Ingram saying in itself, right? It was a weird situation wasn't him being soft or you know, holding out or tanking and doing this He had a legitimate ankle injury. That was very very bad. But now things are in a good spot It's great that this happened earlier on in the summer So he has the next couple months to really get back in game shape get back into his rhythm and improve on the areas He's talking about over the course of the season and of course in this recent quote So, you know, that's the latest in the injury update, which of course is very very positive We talked about some of this the most recent bid but now we're getting to the points that really have Raptors fans excited So what's going on in terms of Brandon Ingram's mindset? He's saying we are making the playoffs for sure I think we're trying to build championship habits what I saw the second half of the season. They play hard they play really really hard on the offense and Defensive end and this is something that's great to see because he is coming in Locked in ready to go trying to win out there on the squad because there's been some people And all that stuff and Brandon Ingram's having none of that. I like that your last season We had a lot of quotes a lot of things coming out about how all the Raptors were Directly stated this team's probably not gonna be very good. He was right That was the direction to rebuilding year and stuff But now looking at the Ross the Toronto Raptors have on this lineup on this team, right? IQ RJ Barrett Scottie Barnes Brandon Yeah, Caputo all these dudes along with the absolute dogs We have off the bench to you know, sprinkle in between those Uh, you know that firepower in our starting 11 Jamal shed. Oh, Chaya Bajji and Jacoby Walter in terms of mobo Sean Chase impressing people Elijah Martin Chucky Hepburn all AJ Lawson at this point All these dudes are players that we should expect to have a serious You know impact and role in this team and then of course three-point shooters like Grady Dick and Jamison Battle There are really lots of options lots of players in this team. So we are expected to be competitive and The most exciting part from his quotes from his discussion saying that on the offensive end. I always use the word swag I think just having that on the floor knowing who we are on the basketball floor Knowing our identity on the offensive end already found our identity on the defensive end. I can't come in and mess that up I'm going to be playing as hard as them I will be finding our but will be finding our identity on the offensive end finding out what's best and this is exactly what you Want to hear from Brandon Ingram that defensively this dude is going to match the energy coming off from that bench You know Jamal shed Hepburn Martin all these dudes. He is going to be locked in He is going to be ready to go to play out there on that in the floor Well on offense, he is going to have a serious impact which he should he's that talented of an offensive score He's that talented of a bucket getter to really you'll come out and leave his mark out there on this team now People might say Oh Ben, but like that's gonna affect the balls gonna be out of Scotty's hands. What's gonna go on with that? Well, I brought up his kind of shooting charts, right? Brandon Ingram could be effective out there on all different areas the court and said I'm excited to play make I'm excited to score Off the ball. He's gonna do a lot of different things out there on the floor And the Toronto Raptors last season, you know didn't have a lot of score Especially from those areas where Brandon Ingram was most effective, right? You look at that top left three point a quarter spot or right above the break of the left hand side The Raptors were at a very very tough spot below average in regards to their three-point shooting percentages out there in those areas That is Brandon Ingram's hot spot. That's where he really is able to knock down spots from the three-point line So he's gonna be able to knock down about a bunch of those above the break threes and you see Lots of red out there in the mid-range area in the Toronto Raptors didn't really have a lot of those, you know and you know the course of this season, so Brandon Ingram's gonna be able to score in different areas gonna be able to score at a high volume and That's exactly what you're hoping for when you bring in a guy as star-studded as you know He is out there on the offensive end of the court and you know, this team is expensive So it's gonna be tough to really improve the talent on this team You know give it what we have So I like that this team is confident in regards to what they're capable of doing what they're able to do In terms of the lineup that's already out here right now So let me know what you guys think about all these Brandon Ingram comments Are you are you as excited as I am about this Toronto Raptors team heading next year? 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