D’Angelo Russell’s tenure in the NBA has made him both aware of the business of the NBA as well as hardened by it. As fun as his return to Los Angeles has been, D’Lo has also been well aware that this could be a short tenure with the Lakers again.
That constant process has meant he hasn’t even attempted to plant roots anywhere. Entering his ninth season in the league, though, and in a place with possibly his best chance yet at winning a title, D’Lo is breaking out of his comfort zone.
Darvin Ham has gone some way in helping D’Lo in that process.