D'Angelo Russell's NBA Career: A Statistical Deep Dive
Early Career Promise with the Lakers
D'Angelo Russell was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, he averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game. The following year, he improved his numbers to 15.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Breakthrough Seasons with the Timberwolves
After spending three seasons with the Lakers, Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019. It was in Minnesota where he experienced his breakout seasons. In the 2020-21 season, he averaged 23.1 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game. The following year, he averaged a career-high 24.5 points per game.
Top 50 Scoring Performances
Russell has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers in the league. Here are his top 50 scoring performances in both the NBA Regular Season and the Playoffs:
- 52 points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (November 8, 2022)
- 49 points vs. Houston Rockets (April 9, 2022)
- 48 points vs. San Antonio Spurs (February 26, 2022)
- 47 points vs. Golden State Warriors (January 3, 2023)
- 46 points vs. Phoenix Suns (November 10, 2022)
Career Averages
In 571 regular-season games over nine seasons with the Lakers, Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and Atlanta Hawks, Russell has averaged the following:
- 17.8 points per game
- 5.8 assists per game
- 3.4 rebounds per game
Conclusion
D'Angelo Russell has developed into one of the most promising young guards in the NBA. His ability to score, pass, and rebound makes him a valuable asset to any team. As he continues to improve, he has the potential to become one of the best players in the league.
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