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Biography
D'Angelo Russell, born on February 23, 1996, in Louisville, Kentucky, is an American professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills. He attended Montverde Academy and later played college basketball at Ohio State University, where he garnered attention for his dynamic offensive game and was selected as the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.
In his rookie season (2015–16), Russell averaged 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, demonstrating a promising future in the league. Over the next two seasons, he continued to improve his performance, averaging 15.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 2016–17 and 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 2017–18, solidifying his status as a key player for the Lakers before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
Russell experienced a career resurgence during his time with the Nets, leading to his first NBA All-Star selection in 2019. Known for his scoring prowess and ability to create plays for teammates, he has left an indelible mark on the franchises he has played for, contributing significantly to team success and the growth of young talent in the NBA.
Quick Facts
Stats
Season Log
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | DAL | 26 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 2024/25 | LAL | 29 | 12.4 | 2.8 | 4.7 |
| 2023/24 | LAL | 76 | 18 | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| 2022/23 | MIN | 54 | 17.9 | 3.1 | 6.2 |
| 2021/22 | MIN | 65 | 18.1 | 3.3 | 7.1 |
| 2020/21 | MIN | 42 | 19 | 2.6 | 5.8 |
| 2019/20 | GSW | 33 | 23.6 | 3.7 | 6.2 |
| 2018/19 | BKN | 81 | 21.1 | 3.9 | 7 |
| 2017/18 | BKN | 48 | 15.5 | 3.9 | 5.2 |
| 2016/17 | LAL | 63 | 15.6 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| 2015/16 | LAL | 80 | 13.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 |