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Lakers Film Breakdown: D'Angelo Russell is already a dangerous inside scorer

D'Angelo Russell's role, minutes and production have fluctuated through his rookie season, but the ups and downs haven't been anything unexpected for a 19-year-old point guard. What has been surprising, though, is how good he is as a finisher inside this early in his career. Russell's shooting 57.6 percent when he's within 8' of the basket, as I explored in a breakdown of how he used his size advantage to bully the New Orleans Pelicans, and that's because of his touch in the paint.

D'Angelo already has a pretty floater that he puts up with confidence.