The NBA offseason is the best opportunity for players to polish their talents and become a better version of themselves. We’ve seen many stars taking the challenge of playing in Pro-Am leagues, while others linked up with more icons to hit the gym and work on their weaknesses.
Sometimes, players get so caught up in the grind that they forget about everything else. This has happened before, and this year must be one of the most shocking. New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram has been in the lab since last season finished, trying to take his game to the next level and become the best partner for Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum in New Orleans.
Amid rumors linking him in a move to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant, Ingram has been working on his game, even forgetting about his looks. A new picture surfaced recently showing Ingram with a prominent beard and afro hair, showing that he’s focused on nothing else than the game.
Brandon Ingram’s new look 👀 pic.twitter.com/k9hnRi5TGU
— NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) August 20, 2022
As usual, NBA fans had a couple of things to say about this, joking about Ingram’s looks, and finding a lot of similarities while others said this is a good sign for him and his team.
He lookin like a 1970 throwback nba player. #cool
— Ken A Bloom Sr (@kenabloom) August 20, 2022
— RichyRich (@calikid024) August 20, 2022
He about to average 30ppg 😂 He's only focused the game
— jordan demi (@jordan_demi1) August 20, 2022
Career year incoming
— Paolo. (@projectpaolo) August 20, 2022
The real black Jesus!
— Joe 🇷🇼🇧🇮🇨🇩 (@JoeBanzele) August 20, 2022
Nah bro
— Hashem Yahweh – Lenny Grant (Al Sah-Him) – (@49ers_jay) August 20, 2022
Rasheed Wallace
— Blake Word (@blake_word15) August 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/datway_B/status/1560836926906646528
he on kd schedule
— eugene (@puritylead) August 20, 2022
I literally thought this was him lol pic.twitter.com/VPJPMH36Qu
— Relly3Cupzzz (@DATVAKIDD) August 20, 2022
— Sponsored (@wlwv9) August 20, 2022
— DOLPHINS (@finsup1725z) August 20, 2022
Joakim Noah vibes
— Rudy Gonzales (@ruthlessrudster) August 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/burner_celtics/status/1560875700126621696https://twitter.com/banxgalee/status/1560881607594037248
I hope he come out balking out his mind and keep the look
— Shahroz (@TheRealShahroz) August 20, 2022
Lookin like Artis Gilmore
— JDUB23 (@22kellarjo) August 20, 2022
— A.R.T (@YesIRap1) August 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/africanpnr/status/1560906737921757185
dude needs some nutrients..
— Hew-Go (@Golan_Globus) August 20, 2022
He about to have a crazy season just watch butler had the same vibe
— 🐒Drizzymack (@dmackey_77) August 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/cryfreetown97/status/1560981464317140993
Boy look like he playin in the 80’s
— 🔌 Creator (@Paramount_thedj) August 20, 2022
The New Orleans Pelicans surprised everybody last season, making it to the 2022 playoffs and taking the Phoenix Suns to six games in the first round. With the return of Zion Williamson, the Pels are ready to have a good season. With Ingram improving his talents, things are going to look even better for them.
He’s been compared to Kevin Durant in recent times, and this could be the season where he finally matches KD’s performances. It won’t be easy, but you can assume this man has been putting in the work and now wants to dominate the competition.
