D’Angelo Russell is gearing up for the 2024-25 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s already making headlines. After a successful stint with the Lakers, Russell is looking to build on his performance from last season, where he averaged 18.0 points per game and shot a career-high 41.5% from three-point range.
Recently, a fan compared Russell’s shooting ability to that of Stephen Curry, who dazzled during the Olympics with his long-range shooting. Russell’s response to the comparison has sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike.
“I humbly agree,” Russell said to the fan in a since-deleted Tweet, provided by Legion Hoops.
Since returning to the Lakers in a trade during the 2022-23 season, Russell has made a significant impact. He averaged 17.4 points and shot 41.4% from beyond the arc in the latter half of that season, helping the team reach the Western Conference Finals.
Despite the Lakers’ early exit in the 2024 playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, expectations remain high for Russell. The Lakers are counting on him to continue his upward trajectory alongside stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they aim for a deeper playoff run next season.
As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Russell to see if he can maintain his impressive form and further establish himself as a key player for the Lakers.