D'Angelo Russell (2015)

[Chicago]

D'Angelo Russell(#1) Height: 6-5 Weight: 195 lbs. Position: Point Guard Born: February 23, 1996 in Louisville, Kentucky Age Drafted: 19 College: Ohio State University Source: Basketball Reference

Strengths

Taken with the second overall pick in the 2015 draft, it was met with surprise from the Laker fanbase. Although he did start slow, Russell has really picked it up as the season has worn on and has begun to prove the Lakers did not make a mistake. Great shooter with range beyond the arc, has really shown his touch post all star break. Post All-Star break (14 games) has shot 45% overall and 43% from beyond the 3 point line. Has good size and is a sneaky good athlete. Decent rebounder for a guard, should be able to grab 4 per game as a starter. Not afraid to take it to the bucket. Good free throw shooter should be able to hit 75% of the time. Quick hands gives him the ability to steal the ball at a rate of 1.5 per game. Will be a good scorer in the league, has the ability to be a 20 PPG scorer if not more.

Weaknesses

No ability to block shots whatsoever. Attitude and work ethic has been questioned. Is an average defender but does have the ability to be better. Needs to develop post game to take advantage of size over small guards.

Notes

Has the ability to play both shooting guard and point guard.

Current Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK	QCK	STR	JMP	STA
3	3.5	3	3.5	2.5	2.5	1.5	2	1	3	2.5	1	4	3	3.5	4

Potential Attributes

INS	JPS	FTS	3PS	HND	PAS	ORB	DRB	PSD	PRD	STL	BLK
3.5	4	3.5	4.5	3.5	3	2	2.5	1.5	3.5	3.5	1

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