On Sunday night, D’Angelo Russell stole the show as the Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Portland Trail Blazers 134-110. However, the 27-year-old appeared very dejected as he sat on the bench after the game.
Nothing in Russell’s on-court postgame interview dispelled the possibility that something might be up here. When discussing the game, the former All-Star sounded a little strange.
Russell remarked, “I mean, that’s what we all want to do.” “You relive your childhood, rehearsing motions and experimenting in your backyard. You never imagined you’d get the chance to do it in reality. I never imagined that I could lob a bounce pass to LeBron James during a game. That kind of thing just keeps you going, makes the game enjoyable, and is simply enjoyable.”
Russell remarked, “Well, that’s what we all want to do.” “Reliving your childhood, you practice motions and carry out experiments in your backyard. You never imagined that you would get to do it at all. I never thought I could pass a bounce pass to LeBron James in the middle of a game. Something like that just keeps you going and makes the game more enjoyable overall.”
“Rui doesn’t look right, DLO sounds emotional, and the Lakers locker room is quiet. There is a happening.”
If Russell knew his time in Los Angeles was running out, or if he was just being a little emotional after such an amazing performance, we’ll find out soon enough. If the latter, he is undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression.
He finished with a game-high 34 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, and 2 blocks against the Trail Blazers. Since returning to the starting lineup earlier this month, Russell is now averaging 27.2 points per game, but you have to wonder if the Lakers would be persuaded to hold onto him despite these impressive performances.
If Russell knew his time in Los Angeles was running out, or if he was just being a little emotional after such an amazing performance, we’ll find out soon enough. If the latter, he is undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression.
He finished with a game-high 34 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, and 2 blocks against the Trail Blazers. Since returning to the starting lineup earlier this month, Russell is now averaging 27.2 points per game, but you have to wonder if the Lakers would be persuaded to hold onto him despite these impressive performances.
If Russell knew his time in Los Angeles was running out, or if he was just being a little emotional after such an amazing performance, we’ll find out soon enough. If the latter, he is undoubtedly leaving a lasting impression.
The Lakers have been attempting to make some changes in an attempt to improve their disappointing 2023–24 season. Russell’s is the one name that appears in every trade that has been reported.
Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and draft picks were purportedly offered by the Lakers in exchange for Dejounte Murray. The teams’ negotiations are expected to resume as the trade deadline of February 8 approaches. Currently, they are at a standstill.
At some point this season, the Lakers allegedly made an offer to trade Andrew Wiggins for Russell to the Golden State Warriors. At this point, it appears certain that Russell will be involved in any major trade that the Lakers make.
D’Angelo Russell was praised by Darvin Ham for maintaining his professionalism with his name.
The Lakers have been attempting to make some changes in an attempt to improve their disappointing 2023–24 season. Russell’s is the one name that appears in every trade that has been reported.
Russell, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and draft picks were purportedly offered by the Lakers in exchange for Dejounte Murray. The teams’ negotiations are expected to resume as the trade deadline of February 8 approaches. Currently, they are at a standstill.
It would have been simple for Russell to not give it his all for the team with his name being floated in trade talks, but he hasn’t done so. Russell was commended for being a professional by Lakers head coach Darvin Ham during his postgame press conference after the victory.
“He has done a wonderful job being a pro about all of it,” Ham stated. “There are a lot of uncontrollable factors, but he is also extremely focused on his task. concentrating on how he can support the group. Talking and fighting. Since he returned to the Laker uniform, this was one of the most comprehensive games I’ve watched him play.”
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