D’Angelo Russell He came to the NBA with the challenge of leading the Lakers into a new era. His immaturity, the terrible sporting situation that the franchise was experiencing and the weight that Kobe Bryant still had in that locker room made that challenge impossible. His destiny seemed to be far from the city of Los Angeles, or so it was decided by the Magic Johnson-Mitch Kupchak duo, who after their second season sent him to the other side of the country. Six seasons later the point guard returned to the same point, although returning through the back door. No one had any more hope in him and his return was seen as a lesser evil. A year after that, the Lakers cannot understand themselves without D’Angelo Russell.
The 28-year-old is probably having his best season since he arrived in the NBA, at least on a global level. Without shining excessively individually, as happened in 2019 when he was an All-Star, but promoting a Lakers where he has been the support of the group on many occasions.
His improvement and evolution is more than tangible. He has gone from being a one-dimensional player, only focused on his own offensive production, to someone versatile. With LeBron James at his side, D’Angelo Russell is combining the roles of director, scorer and shooter. Precisely this last facet is what best defines how this 2023-24 season is going for him.
And on the night of March 22 to 23, D’Angelo Russell became the player in Lakers history with the most triples scored in a single season alone. The point guard did it in a close victory against Philadelphia 76ers by 101 to 94 where they broke the tie they had with Nick Van Exelwriting his own chapter in the books of the Los Angeles franchise.
Bird’s eye view of DLo’s record-breaking shot 👀 pic.twitter.com/BrggYBK6xR
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 23, 2024
With 14 points on 4 of 13 field goals (30.8%), all of them three-pointers (4 of 10), along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists, Russell helped LeBron James (20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists) and Anthony Davis (23 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks) to continue in the fight to advance positions in the Western Conference.
«It feels good to be part of one of these types of situations»Russell said at the end of the meeting. “This franchise is one of the most prestigious, let my name be to be part of it [significa mucho]I am beyond grateful, blessed beyond measure, I just want to keep increasing it if I can to make it difficult for the next person.”
This campaign is serving as a particular redemption for D’Angelo Russell. The construction of the Lakers has made him essential, which, together with his own individual evolution, has placed him in an unbeatable position to transcend. The best way to verify this is in his percentages, the best of his entire career to date.
Russell is averaging a huge 42.3% success rate in triples with 6.8 attempts per night, surpassing his previous best record of 39.6% that he reached last season between the Timberwolves and the Lakers. On the other hand, in shots from two, the figure has stabilized at 51.1%, somewhat lower than the 57.2% registered in 2023. However, it has settled ons 18.0 points per night with 6.4 assists and only 1.9 turnoversyour personal statistical minimum.
The current Lakers cannot understand themselves without D’Angelo Russell. His connection with Anthony Davis has relieved LeBron James of responsibility, who can focus on arriving fresh at the end or being ready for a good pass to arrive for a shot. The Los Angeles team may not win the ring this season, but it is clear that at least they have recovered the number 2 of the 2015 Draft for a new positive stage.
What is the record for three-pointers in a season for the Lakers?
Pos.
Player
Triples
Season
1
D’Angelo Russell
187
2023-24
2
Nick Van Exel
183
1994-95
3
Kobe Bryant
180
2005-06
4
Nick Van Exel
177
1996-97
5
Chucky Atkins
176
2004-05
6
Malik Monk
173
2021-22
7
Nick Young
170
2016-17
8
Jodie Meeks
162
2013-14
9
LeBron James
161
2021-22
10
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
159
2017-18
Fuente: Stathead
Who is the player with the most triples in Lakers history?
Pos.
Player
Triples
1
Kobe Bryant
1827
2
Derek Fisher
846
3
LeBron James
776
4
Nick Van Exel
750
5
Byron Scott
595
6
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
522
7
Kyle Kuzma
510
8
D’Angelo Russell
498
9
Eddie Jones
489
10
Rick Fox
480
Fuente: Stathead
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