There's no doubt that when the Dallas Mavericks signed D'Angelo Russell to a two-year $12 million contract in the opening hours of free agency, it instantly became the biggest gamble of the offseason. Russell's playstyle alone and the demeanor he brings to the basketball court have always made him a hot-or-cold player depending on the type of shooting night he is having, but Mavericks fans are finding this to be true, which is a lesson that Los Angeles Lakers fans already knew.
From his previous stints with the Lakers, Russell has been known for his inconsistent playstyle and shot selection that either make or break the games he plays in.