Is This The Best Version Of D'Angelo Russell?

The Los Angeles Lakers just Beat the New Orleans Pelicans to advance to the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed. And D'Angelo Russell played a big factor in their win. In this video we Breakdown D'Angelo Russells game, and go over how his play is gonna be vital to the Lakers Postseason Success.
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[@snkrf33n]

He’s been playing very well without pushing himself to hard. He has one of the smoothest shots ever. The swag he splays with is so chill.

[@actuallymario7676]

Lame

[@hoompaloompaa]

​@@actuallymario7676sorry to hear that from you that you're lame 😅

[@actuallymario7676]

@@hoompaloompaa too easy

[@Paulie_Geelie]

DLo is the JR Smith of this team with better playmaking. He can be inconsistent, take bad shots, force bad passes, or dribble into bad turnovers, but he also provides elite floor spacing, creates shots out of dead plays, and can get hot in a hurry. I’ve seen him single handedly shoot the Lakers back into games, then use the threat of his shot to make plays for his teammates. He still makes head scratching decisions at times, but he’s enough of a pro to know when he should take a heat check, and when he should defer to his stars.

[@meditationkings6025]

He's actually inconsistent hardly forces bad passes nor really turn the ball over I see what your daying tho

[@raydripper101]

He’s more kyrie in shorter spurts, they allow him to take the shots he needs to stay part of the game which helps his defense and then gives him confidence to just be a off ball catch in shoot when need be. The play in game showed he is not as much a defensive liability as much as they push as well.

[@gameplayer1980]

A JR Smith comparison also comes with the stigma of embarrassing blunders. I think DLO is a bit better in that regard.

[@kepzTz]

L take. hes not JR at all.

[@anubis4032]

Nah thats supposed to be Spencer's role but he still adjusting

[@salty3069]

Hope he plays well against nuggets we need him to 🙏🏼

[@zkupnext_9294]

Fact that brown is gone who was good defensively he should have some good games they just need atleast 2 of rui reaves dlo Spencer to show up can’t wait

[@vielotal2461]

@@zkupnext_9294I’m not even a nuggets fan but 2 words, Peyton Wastson

[@alizeaiter2142]

@@vielotal2461bro watson 25% 3 PT shooting brown was also 32% but he is high iq watson is def monster but with no shooting oder shoot creating

[@hughjass4380]

He won’t lol he prob gonna go off like game 1&2, then he gonna go 1-8 from three for rest of series. Nuggets in 5

[@underoath257]

He has one of the most beautiful shots. 42% from three is pretty sick too. I can't believe the Lakers tried to trade him.

[@CrazyNba]

We didn’t try, we looked for a trade

[@thekrsid]

Cuz he was trash before

[@user-iu5my2ji5f]

Austin was trash half the season, I didn’t see a single tweet trying to trade him??

[@anthonygerard2279]

@@user-iu5my2ji5fngl i seen 50/50 or trade dlo or reaves on my twitter. Lakers twitter was in shambles for a bit 😂 but tradeline dlo > im him reaves ngl brobro

[@Bucky0012]

@@thekrsiddlo was never trash since he rookie year clown. Clearly don’t a thing about ball

[@Mileswayv]

The 3rd best laker

[@kosmique]

i hope and wish for DLO to shine in he playoffs. he a good dude i hope he can stay with the lakers for a few more.

[@NegroLeague587]

I think utilizing DLO’s pick-n-pop game is key!! I want to see more Spencer Dinwiddie running the offense with DLO!!! It would then maximize both players best assists as Dinwiddie is the superior playmaker, ball handler, defender & driver over Austin Reaves; pair that with DLO’s 3 point shooting and his playmaking is 🔥!! We then have AR is his best position as a scoring punch off the bench going against lesser defenders causing major problems

[@Frozenfrog18]

D'lo shooting speed in addition to the attention that lebron gets from the defense is a lethal combination.

[@twonobiwonmusic9982]

Keep dlo no to Trae and Mitchell we can get a quality center or amazing 2 way shooter no need for star keep team

[@5555emerson]

Exceptional breakdown. Thank you.

[@tjuannepitchford3943]

He’s been hooping , if he keep it up, LA can beat DEN🤞🏾

[@muvzyhoops]

W video dude loved this onee

[@tds______]

Great stuff here

[@tjlewis7868]

People keep saying he doesn't dip and they are wrong. Watch him and stop just repeating what others say. He dips as he hops and catches the ball to save time which is becoming more common.His strength is that he can shoot the ball without bringing the ball to a specific shooting pocket while in combination with this. That's cutting the fat on his jumper and make it energy/time efficient.

[@kevinstrong8265]

Sometimes it looks like he's playing volleyball it comes out of his hands so fast.

[@CrazyNba]

HELL YEAH D’LO IS COOKING Let’s see his stats: in the first 3 months he was average 15.1 Points Per Game. 39% Three Point shooting That was October to January Then February-Present He is now averaging 18.0 Points a game 43% Three point shooting that’s a huge difference

[@DL0AD1NG]

Idol

[@djdrake111]

It’s hard to say but it’s up there with his Golden State Warriors Season as a absolute scorer 💯

[@TopCatRoman]

I really wish D'Lo would utilize his body in the lane like Brunson. His worse shorts are those short fades like you said that are heavily contesred. The opp's big never wants to leave AD, D'Lo should have a lot more finishes at the rim.

[@leinardjhonguetan809]

Hopefully this will help them to win and get his 1st NBA championship 🏆

[@Tomorrow32]

Basketball is art.

[@iaintmissin]

6'6 beast (in shoes) for some reason he is listed 6'3, Google his name with Austin Reaves they are the same height (Reaves measured 6'6 in shoes) But I think his style is terrible for the playoffs. When you are not athletic you can’t create tough shots the playoffs style sometimes require and those who depend on their shot to fall too much a lot of times can’t take the pressure. Don’t be surprised if he repeats last year’s struggles. I wish him luck, I’m glad he had a good year

[@thekidshere6955]

I agree, but the one thing he’s been consistent on this year is his outside shooting, if he can hold his own defensively and give the some lakers some floor spacing… that by itself will be huge

[@iaintmissin]

@@thekidshere6955 he kinda lost the swag he had in Ohio State in the NBA but this year I’ve seen that DLO come back a lil bit, if he goes crazy this series might go to 7

[@LeGoat-23]

Wasn't Dlo listed at 6'5 when he got drafted?

[@Paulie_Geelie]

Agreed, I think he’ll have a few good games here and there when he gets hot from 3, but I’d be surprised if he’s super consistent the whole playoffs.

[@anubis4032]

His problem is when he's not aggressive he's useless same with Reaves and Spencer they have times where they are scared to shoot especially spencer he be ending games with 2 shots like bro you're out there to score

[@5555emerson]

How about the difference in what Dennis Schroeder vs Gabe Vincent bring to this match up?

[@Liljo217]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[@neshawnfikes]

D-Lo kno how to hold L2

[@mynameismyname5124]

If his productivity goes down during the playoffs it will all be for nothing. That's what separates the goods from the greats.

[@dennisknowles9293]

Dlo will make the difference in the Lakers beating Denver or going home

[@emalali9447]

If he has similar numbers like last years WCF vs Denver then Lakers out in 4 or 5 games. If he plays even near or above his regular season average then Maybe it is a 6 or 7 game series with Denver winning. Unless he plays out of his mind then Lakers gonna need Reeves to average 20 for the series and Hachimura gonna need to average 15 to 20 cuz Lebron and AD gonna be too much to expect them to get 30 each.

[@tbkalldayallnight]

Thing is Dlo needs to stop thinking about getting Lebron the ball and go get his !

[@anubis4032]

EXACTLY SAME WITH SPENCER THEY PISS ME OFF PLAYING SCARED AND SHII DLO SHOULD HAVE MINIMUM 15 SHOTS A NIGHT SPENCER TOO

[@anubis4032]

Spencer is worst than dlo at this he will literally end games with 3 shots and then he gets benched and probably wonders why

[@whwh9342]

He will be the x factor for 1st round, if he doesn't heat up Lakers don't have a chance

[@user-uq9zx9rb3d]

All you can do is pray he shows up... To get the win 4 times against the defending champs...

[@user-uq9zx9rb3d]

It's about who plays the both ends the best... In attack mode... Because the big 2 Stars... Will rub each other out... with equal Play At the 20 - 30 margins it's all about the others at this point. Winner takes all...

[@MuckNoya]

@@user-uq9zx9rb3drub each other out? lol

[@doriandd4648]

Of course he has game. The question is whether D-Lo can be relied upon in the playoffs. The answer throughout his career so far has been a resounding no. His numbers drop sharply in the postseason. Will this year be different? Wait and see but I wouldn’t bet on it. If he doesn’t completely fold like last year against the Nuggets it might be competitive. Nuggets in 6.

[@tooamighty3375]

Lakers in 6*

[@raiderwarrior2725]

It’s too bad , he will never get any credit but will always get the blame just like AD and the rest of LeCry’s sicdekick

[@puiafanai3471]

I used to like Lakers during Kobe days but now i think its unfair for other teams how the refs are siding them😒

[@12gark]

I want 20 and 6 from you, cooking Jamal Murray on any fucking possession you get the ball. I know you have it in you. Let's go

[@Desnond]

Does defense even matter

[@nickallen1168]

matchups and momentum are more important/impactful

[@Desnond]

@@nickallen1168 😂spoken like a true lakers fanboy lol you realize the last time you won the title your team’s culture was defence right lmao 🤣it’s okay to say dlo sucks on defense let’s hope his offence is good enough to keep him on the floor… you either play him or you don’t lol either way it’s a double edge sword

[@anubis4032]

​@@Desnondi mean what can we do???? Our defenders been injured all season we finally got Gabe back but Cam been lacking confidence and Vando has a foot injury not much we can do

[@anubis4032]

​@@DesnondNah Dlo can play D when he locks in but he just lazy AF on close out and PNR bro be letting people run by him defense is 80% effort and he just lazy af it pisses me off till he comes down and hits 5 3s in a quarter

[@Desnond]

@@anubis4032 okay we shall c

[@laylowstaylow]

He can score, but can't play defense and not a very good passer ...

[@CBoogie91]

He's averaging a 3 to 1 ast to turnover ratio, he's a good passer, he just forces them at times