Minnesota Timberwolves: D’Angelo Russell may not be a bad defender

Many people have been highly critical of D'Angelo Russell's defense since he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But is he really a bad defender, or is there hope for the 24-year-old point guard?

Much has been made about new Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell since the Wolves' blockbuster trade at the deadline on February 6th.

Russell’s gifts on the offensive end cannot be questioned, but his defensive skillset leaves much to be desired. This problem becomes compounded by the fact that the team’s co-star, Karl-Anthony Towns, lacks the same defensive fortitude. But how bad is D’Angelo Russell’s defense really, and are there blocks in place for Russell to build upon moving…