Over first three-fourths of the regular season, Ingram was at the top of the list of reasons behind why the Pelicans posted their best record in 15 years (49-33, tying the 2008-09 club).

In four playoff games, Ingram is averaging 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game on 45 percent true shooting. If you add in his two play-in games, those numbers combine for an equally uninspiring 16.3/4.7/3.8 on 47.2 percent true shooting.

The New Orleans Pelicans saw their 2023-24 season end in anticlimactic fashion, as they lost star Zion Williamson to a hamstring injury in the NBA Play-In Tournament and ended up being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

As he and the New Orleans Pelicans saw a painful end to their 2023-24 season after being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, Brandon Ingram deeply reflected on the tough ride and challenges he had to endure this year.

After an unceremonious thud out of the playoffs in a four-game sweep, the Pelicans and star Brandon Ingram were understandably frustrated. But for Ingram, the frustrations went deeper than that. See more on WWL and Audacy.

Brandon Ingram admitted to not being pleased with his 2023-24 performance following the Pelicans' loss to the Thunder.

With their season on the line, the New Orleans forward is going to have to put on a demonstrative performance as the team's number one option.