Through one month in the regular season, the Dallas Mavericks and D'Angelo Russell have been through a rollercoaster of emotions together, and we aren't even halfway into the season. It may have been only one month, but it's already clear that the Mavericks have learned a lesson that the Los Angeles Lakers have learned in two different stints when it comes to the hot and cold play style of Russell.
When the Lakers selected Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the former Ohio State Buckeye instantly became one of the most intriguing offensive figures in recent memory.