The Los Angeles Lakers won against the Golden State Warriors, stopping a 3-game losing streak. Their new additions made a massive difference to the team, with D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and Jarred Vanderbilt all making significant contributions en route to a good win. Many expect this is where the Lakers will turn the corner this season.
Of all the players that Rob Pelinka swung deals for before the trade deadline, none is as important as D’Angelo Russell. Things weren’t working out for him in Minnesota, and a return to the Lakers is allowing Russell to establish himself as a key player again. And if he wants to do that, then meshing with LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be imperative to his cause.
Anthony Davis spoke after the Warriors’ win saying that D’Angelo is doing that, drawing up plays with LeBron James and himself for when they are all on the court together. He is buying into helping the team win now, and if he can become the third star, then it will be a steal of a deal for the franchise. And Davis is already on board with him, or at least that’s what his words after the game would suggest.
Anthony Davis Says Him And D’Angelo Russell Are Figuring Out How The Other Likes To Play
Success only comes when everyone on the team knows their role and is happily playing that role to the best of their ability. And it seems D’Angelo Russell is quite keen on ensuring he fits in perfectly with the Lakers’ stars. Anthony Davis spoke about how the two of them have been in constant communication on the court, which is a very good sign for the Lakers.
Anthony Davis: "Me and D-Lo literally talked the entire game about pick-and-roll, what he like, what I like…build that chemistry on the fly."
— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) February 12, 2023
“Me and D-Lo literally talked the entire game about pick-and-roll, what he like, what I like…build that chemistry on the fly.”
The new Lakers will not have serious practice time to gel with one another, the business end of the season is almost upon us. For the Lakers, they have to start winning immediately if they want to make it to the playoffs, so building this chemistry as they go along is the only way for them to do it.
D’Angelo Russell is averaging nearly 18 points per game this season, and if he can improve that with the Lakers, it will provide a huge boost for the team. Thanks to its history, it’s a franchise that expects success. And if Russell can find a way to thrive alongside Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the sky is the limit for this team.
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