After a rough start to the 2022–23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers shocked everyone by making it all the way to the Western Conference finals. D’Angelo Russell, who had been drafted by the same team in 2015, returned to them and gave them a much-needed spark, which was a major factor in their turnaround.
As a member of LeBron James’s formidable backcourt tandem, Russell has averaged 15.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 41.4% shooting from beyond the arc. Surprisingly, though, Russell is already instructing his son Riley in the art of dunks at a young age, and the youngster is on track to reach tremendous heights in the sport.
As his son scored a basket and celebrated in his most recent Instagram story, D’Angelo Russell praised him. Riley, in a cute little movie that lasts around 30 seconds, dunks a toy basketball before sprinting to his dad for a shout.
In the Instagram story description, the 2019 NBA All-Star wrote:
“Teach em young.”A father and son enjoying some quality time together, D’Angelo Russell and Riley Falls Short of Lakers’ 3-Point Mark
By shattering the franchise record for 3-pointers, the Ohio State alumnus keeps adding his nаme to the Los Angeles Lakers’ annals. This accomplishment sent Russell to the top of the Lakers’ all-time 3-pointers chart, surpassing Sasha Vujacic and tying him with Jordan Farmar for thirteenth place. Attaining this mark further establishes him as an integral part of the squad and highlights his substantial impact on the offense.
D’Angelo Russell has been an outstanding player throughout his career, but he has really shone when it comes to shooting threes. The gifted guard has shown his versatility and worth as a multi-talented player with career averages of 17.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
His legacy as a dynamic and influential player in the league is further cemented by this accomplishment, which further solidifies his crucial role in the Lakers’ recent successes. Thanks to Russell’s achievement and the Lakers’ recent success, the team has solidified its position as a Western Conference powerhouse.
The Lakers, who are currently in eighth place in the NBA with a record of 15-11 through 26 games, could have a competitive season thanks in large part to Russell’s outstanding shooting.