Fans and players alike are taking it to sports networks like ESPN and Sports Illustrated for their misconstrued player rankings ahead of next season. Last week, it was Carmelo Anthony.
This week, it should be Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell.
From ESPN, who ranked Russell 83rd overall:
“Russell gets a fresh start in Brooklyn following a turbulent first two seasons with the Lakers. The lefty did show flashes of playmaking brilliance, averaging over 26 points and eight assists per 100 possessions, benchmarks that, while completely arbitrary, are incredibly rare for a player that young.