Is D’Angelo Russell in over his head?
The Los Angeles Lakers made some noise earlier this offseason when they passed on Duke freshman center Jahlil Okafor in favor of Ohio State guard D’Angelo Russell as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
The expectations for Russell to succeed in Laker Land are through the roof.
The Lakers, once a powerhouse, are now reduced to rubble. The team is coming off of a 21-61 record - the first 60-loss season in the history of the franchise. In addition, the face of the franchise, Kobe Bryant, is surely on his way out of the league and into the obscurities of retirement.