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Lakers' D'Angelo Russell responds after fourth-quarter benching

Nikola Vucevic's hits the game-winning buzzer-beater for the Magic to top the Kobe-less Lakers 101-99.

ORLANDO – The Los Angeles Lakers began Wednesday’s fourth quarter the same way they’ve began three other fourth quarters this (very young) season – with D’Angelo Russell, their prized rookie point guard and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 draft, sitting on the bench.

The familiar move again stoked white-hot outrage in the corners of social media that Lakers fans passionately occupy.

Are the Lakers trying to develop Russell?

Are they even giving him a chance?