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D'Angelo Russell to Wear No. 1 In the Pros Because He Should've Been the First Pick

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.