Ingram and his current contract situation have been a constant source of conversation among those in the Pelicans universe throughout the summer. Much of the anticipation heading into Monday’s unofficial start of the Pelicans season was fuelled by uncertainty over what Ingram would say once he finally sat in front of a microphone.

Brandon Ingram will have a significant role to play with New Orleans. If he comes into the season motivated and willing to prove his worth, he and the Pelicans could have a season to remember.