LeBron James Sends Andre Ingram Heartfelt Message About His Mental Toughness

LeBron James and Andre Ingram had a really different careers. LeBron was the No.1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. Ingram was undrafted in 2007, and couldn’t find a home in the NBA. LeBron had his NBA debut at 18, and Ingram had his first appearance 15 years later at the age of 32.

Getting 19 points and three blocks out of a No. 1 overall pick in the first game is a dream come true. The Lakers got this out of a player who played 10 years in the G-league, and it was one of the most brilliant stories in the 2017-18 season. Andre Ingram became a celebrity in the league, and fans honored him with a standing ovation in Chicago on Tuesday.

People crave for all the details of Ingram’s story. LeBron took to Twitter and sent Ingram a message. According to the king of basketball, Ingram is an example for others to follow.

“Salute you Dre!! So many you’ll help because of your resilience, work ethic and relentless mental toughness,” LeBron wrote.

Many would say that Ingram is the unlikeliest player to achieve a level of fame. He spent 10 years playing minor league basketball, first in the Developmental League, and then in the G-League. If by any change you didn’t know it, he is a math tutor on the side, and that’s how he makes money to give his basketball carer more life.

And today, he is getting standing ovation from fans, and the king himself praised his game. LeBron recognized his talent. Ingram didn’t give up on professional basketball. He played in the G-league log enough. Most players would have given up by now. He was rewarded a couple of weeks ago, and the Lakers decided to give him a chance.