D’Angelo Russell‘s rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was about as turbulent as you could get. I mean, it wasn’t Julius Randle season ending injury in the first game of the season devastating, but I think you get the picture.
From scandals with teammates to Kobe Bryant‘s farewell tour to Byron Scott‘s sad attempt at coaching or grand attempt at tanking, Russell was never given a fair shot in year one of what hopes to be a long and fruitful career in Los Angeles.
Journeying from “he ain’t even stretch doe” kid to USA Select Team member, Russell has done his best to solidify his prophecy of being a late blooming star, and there’s no time like the present to do just that.