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.

If the Pelicans decide to part ways with Brandon Ingram, they should prioritize defensive versatility, spacing, and quick decision-making.

"As long as I do the basketball part, the business is going to handle itself — whether it’s here or somewhere else," Brandon Ingram said.