D'Angelo Russell said before the NBA Draft that he was the best player available.
The Minnesota Timberwolves disagreed with his #take, and drafted former Kentucky star Karl-Anthony Towns No. 1 overall instead.
Russell will wear No. 1 in the pros, and today on The Dan Patrick Show, he explained why:
D'angelo Russell on DP, gonna wear number 1 bc "I should have been the first pick"
— Nate James (@FortuNateShev) June 30, 2015
Among other things, Russell said his goal is to be the smartest player on the floor and the best possible teammate.