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Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Mentor D’Angelo Russell

During his rookie season, Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell had his moments where the Ohio State product showed flashes of potential. From an impressive 39-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets in March to some jaw-dropping passes displaying his remarkable court vision, Russell has the skills to become an All-Star-caliber player and he has the ideal mentor to help him get there.

On Sunday, Russell sat down for a lunch meeting with Laker legend Magic Johnson. Russell wanted to get as much information as possible from arguably the greatest player to ever play his position, and Magic was all for sharing the knowledge.