D'Angelo Russell Summer League Evaluation

drk3351 · Post #1 » by **drk3351** » Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:23 pm

Hey Lakers fans, I made a breakdown video taking a look at Russell's SL performance. It was a mixed bag and I point out some positive and negative observations. Let me know what you thought of his showing, thanks.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXBt0jwxtpg[/youtube]

Sofa King · Post #2 » by **Sofa King** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:34 am

Nice video. :thumbsup:

Post #3 » by **Slava** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:12 am

Good stuff, look forward to your future videos. Reminded me a ton of BBallBreakdown.

Post #4 » by **dockingsched** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:17 am

That was a good watch

Marionettetc · Post #5 » by **Marionettetc** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:32 am

Pretty good breakdown. I think some of the criticism is premature, but based on the sample size I think it's fair enough.

Tee212 · Post #6 » by **Tee212** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:17 am

i thought he was pretty impressive given the amount of time spent with new players and pace of the game. he has a smooth curry like quick release. his dribbles are high making him susceptible to being picked on crossovers. i agree with his lack of burst to the rim or craftyness around the paint. as of right now hes manu like with a better shot. just give him more time.

ratra_1211 · Post #7 » by **ratra_1211** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:52 am

great breakdown, but you definitely miss one positive; rebounding.

russell is exceptional at anticipating bounces and got the length to compete for rebounds especially for a guard/pg

Laker_Kid · Post #8 » by **Laker_Kid** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:48 am

not bad dude. how's about doing the other 2: julius and jclark.

PKABOOICU · Post #9 » by **PKABOOICU** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:45 pm

nice breakdown...a lot of the weaknesses you pointed out are simply because of 2 things-

1. youth
2. lack of quickness

He's going to be a great point guard...hes not as quick as harden or ginobili, but his game is similar. He's not as fast as mike conley but he seems better at everything else. He's young, has very high IQ, and he can shoot. He'll be a good PG in the NBA. Give him 2 seasons.

LAKESHOW · Post #10 » by **LAKESHOW** » Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:02 pm

"he is not very fast, he is very slow actually, and hes not really that quick"

For a #2 pick? That evaluation right there is mindboggling, as to what we were evaluating as a organization, if this be true...