The Lakers’ offseason has some landmark dates coming up — today, July 1st — but, for the players, their summer routine has already begun. Most have already likely taken their customary break from basketball activities and are now likely to be back on the grind.
This is especially true for the young players who are looking to take major strides forward next season, which means putting in the work now. And there is no player who this applies to more than D’Angelo Russell. As the highest of the draft picks among the Lakers young core, he has the most expectations placed on him to pan out as a top player.