There have been lots of questions and rumors about Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans currently.
It was assumed that Ingram would depart the group in the summertime however he was by no means traded.
However he did publish some cryptic social media posts and didn’t attend a player-run mini-camp, which has lots of people involved.
In line with a video shared by Pelicans Movie Room, David Griffin mentioned there may be nothing to fret about.
Chatting with the press, Griffin mentioned:
“He has never removed himself from us… there was a lot made of the optional player led workouts and he wasnt there… He wasn’t ready for that physically and he knew it… It wasnt the right time for him to join in at that level”
“He has never removed himself from us… there was a lot made of the optional player led workouts and he wasnt there… He wasnt ready for that physically and he knew it… It wasnt the right time for him to join in at that level”
— David Griffin on Brandon Ingram’s posts pic.twitter.com/XKAeN7teVv
That doesn’t sound almost as unhealthy as some folks suspected.
Most insiders assumed Ingram didn’t attend the camp as a result of he was sad being a member of the group and wished to depart.
That made sense as a result of there had been lots of discuss Ingram parting methods with New Orleans for months.
Griffin mentioned he wasn’t there as a result of he wasn’t bodily prepared – however will he be prepared for the brand new season?
In 2023-24, Ingram averaged 20.8 factors, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.
He’s nonetheless an immensely gifted star and the Pelicans may use him within the new season.
Nevertheless, there’ll nonetheless be lots of questions on his dedication to the group and his future in New Orleans, regardless of what Griffin says.
