D'Angelo Russell bullied the Pelicans smaller guards. Why that's very important for the Lakers and his growth as a scorer.
D'Angelo Russell is 6'5 with a wingspan that's nearly 7' long, giving him a lanky frame to punish smaller point guards in the league. It will take time for him to learn how to consistently use a size advantage he'll often find himself with, and he is still developing a physical profile to match his skills. Russell showed glimpses of how he can damage a team when he takes smaller players inside in the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.