The Golden State Warriors didn’t spend too much time sulking about the loss of Kevin Durant. Instead, they orchestrated a wonderful deal that landed them the 21-year-old All-Star, D’Angelo Russell. At first, many analysts questioned how Russell would fit with this team. Today, we break down how he actually might be a great acquisition for the Dubs.
Russell is a young, 6’5″ point guard entering his fifth NBA season. He has played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, having his most successful seasons with the Nets. Last year, Russell put up a career-high 21.