Brandon Ingram on being 2026 All-Star: “I was a replacement, so I’m motivated”
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram speaks after being named as an 2026 NBA All-Star after practice on Feb 10, 2026. He reflects on the decision to join the Raptors last season, and gives thanks to the people in his life that brought him back to All-Star success. He also shares a funny story about how the team found out about his All-Star nomination.
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This guy is pure gold! So happy he is with us. Congrats!
Congratulations sir!!!! This was well earned. I wish you the very best! As for the interview.. Brandon comes off as sooooo humble.. thoughtful.. introspective.. intelligent.. appreciative.. realistic… and yet also very confident in himself. What a special player and human we have here.. and we are so lucky to have him up here in Canada.. on the Toronto Raptors. I agree with him and the team.. he was the perfect fit. I am soooo thrilled that he is so happy he came to the team and the city. Love it!!!! ๐ฅฐ๐๐ Edit: Forgot to add.. lol… he's sooooo very determined…. and hungry to always do better and constantly improve. Wow… he's a star!!!! ๐คฉ
Congratulations BI3 ๐๐๐
Health is on our side. He's hooping. Deserve ๐
Awright! BI is motivated to slamdunk, 3 pt and 2 pt magic shots…can't wait! Chill, modest and pretty open dude. Thanks.
So bro replaced duren cause of the fight?
Congrats Brandon,enjoy every minuteโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ
Glad to have our midrange assassin.
You're an ALL STAR B.I.!! Full stop. Period! Congrats.
SLIM REEFER TO THE ALL STAR GAME!!!
Well deserved!!
BI, I never expect you to play this great after your injuries!!! Wow, I think you are the best short-range shooter in NBA!! The way you pull up and shoot the ball is hard to reach. Man your are very welcome to Toronto and I hope you stay with us for a long time. And ALL STAR THIS YEAR IS GREAT.
Great questions Will Lou! ๐๐๐
The NOTORIOUS Bi3!!!!!!
You deserved it B.I!
Heโs so amazing and humble! Deserved big time
Congrats, so happy for you ๐จ๐ฆโฅ๏ธ๐๐พ
Well done. Really good Q and A as well.
Congrats BI.
BI3! Thata boy!
Should of been an all-star
The more I get to know this guy, the more confused I am as to why other teams let him go. Humble, team player, plays the game the right way.
He's found a home now, and he's not going anywhere.
Bro is one cool cat. For real. Jumpshot smooth as silk–all net.
Should of been named , congrats B.I.
Happy for B.I weโre not close to were we are without him
Awesome. Glad he made the cut!