For Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell, playmaking with a more simplistic approach, might be the most beneficial offensive focus for him this season. During their Christmas Day win over the L.A. Clippers on Sunday night, head coach Luke Walton said he got on Russell a couples times for trying to make the spectacular play, rather then the simple pass.
It’s something Walton has continued to stress, especially with Russell committing an average of 3.1 turnovers per game this season.
“In reality, the simple leads to the spectacular,” Walton explained after the game.
Russell is averaging 4.