D'ANGELO RUSSELL (LAL)
#1•D. RUSSELL
PG • 6’4, 193 lbs; 10th year, Ohio State
HYBRID
NBA ROLE: METHODIC PLAYMAKER
“Smooth meets confidence” – the best way to summarize D’Angelo Russell’s game; Russell features great passing & playmaking instincts – adjusts well to the ebbs and flows of games; makes difficult dimes look easy, can thread the needle in tight spots – always has his head up on the run; upright dribbling stance – has a really old-school feel – shoots about as quick as Dick Barnett back in the day*, doesn’t exert too much energy; effective in-between, (lefty) float game – also does well w/ probing Js between defenders; talented, lefty shooter from deep, though very streaky – can get hot quick; better efficiency, valuing possessions & defensive intensity are a few areas to improve; cold bloodstream: Lakers’ starting PG: in Year 10, can DLo rebound from last year’s struggles and help lead a deep postseason run?
*Russell’s shot is a bit more appealing aesthetically, however
SIGNATURE!
CROSSOVER --> TRIPLE
CROSSOVER --> LEFTY FINISH
#DOGTAGS: Hybrid, ALL-STAR, BUCKET-GETTER
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NBA All-Star (2019)
Avg. career-high 23.6 points/game (2019-20 w/ GSW)
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2016)
McDonald’s All-American (2014)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: TBD
(via Delay of Game Hoops & ESPN)