The left-handed point guard from Kentucky, USA has proved himself as one of the best shooters currently in the league. His off-the-dribble jump shot over tall defenders and a variety of crossovers are his most often used skills. Russell’s high basketball IQ and his unique passing vision have made the Lakers give him the starting role in the games.
What teams has D’Angelo Russell played for?
Los Angeles Lakers (2015-2017)
The American guard started his NBA journey with the Los Angeles Lakers, after being selected as a second overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He is well known for his shooting ability, especially from the three-point range. He set a new record in the NBA by hitting 130 three-pointers as a rookie. Plus, he broke the Lakers' previous record for most three-pointers (8) in a single game.
Brooklyn Nets (2017-2019)
In 2017, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez. The season was a challenging one in terms of his health as he injured his left knee and therefore, underwent surgery and was ruled out from the team.
Russell's first All-Star selection came in the 2018-19 season. He helped the Nets to the sixth-seed in the Eastern Conference, thus, qualifying for the playoffs. Russell became a restricted free agent after that season.
Golden State Warriors (2019-2020)
In 2019, Russell signed with the Golden State Warriors and played there for one season. He found the opportunity to play as the Warriors’ point guard, Stephen Curry was injured. He posted his till now career-high of 52 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2020-2023)
In 2020, Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Jacob Evans and Omari Spellman. Nothing much was seen from Russell's side during the season. In November 2022, his season-high 30 points came against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Los Angeles Lakers (2023-present)
In February 2023, Russell was traded back to the Los Angeles Lakers. Here, his game style was perfectly fitting in the Lakers squad and thus, he started for the Lakers in most of the games, especially in the 2023 playoffs.
With the help of Russell's consistent scoring during the playoffs, the Lakers eliminated the Golden State Warriors in the semi-finals of the Western Conference and advanced to the Conference Finals.
FAQs
A. The Lakers guard is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 193 lb or 88 kg.
A. D’Angelo Russell has not won any championship title so far.
A. D’Angelo Russell is dating the Canadian fashion model, Laura Ivaniukas. They both have a son together
A. D'Angelo Russell was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 23, 1996.
