Official D'Angelo Russell Thread

Keith Van Horn · Post #221 » by **Keith Van Horn** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:22 pm

Don't forget too guys, about an hour from now Nets will introduce Russell on YES network.

J_LA · Post #222 » by **J_LA** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:26 pm

Seeing him reach his full potential here I'm sure will be somewhat bittersweet for us Laker fans but Idgaf.
I wan't to see him stick it to Magic so bad.

Keith Van Horn · Post #223 » by **Keith Van Horn** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:37 pm

my mistake, not on YES
http://www.nba.com/nets/

Paradise · Post #224 » by **Paradise** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 2:54 pm

Mozgov looks like he's on cloud nine.

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Post #225 » by **Goudelock** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:04 pm

I'm pretty sure that it's safe to say that the Nets are now my (and a lot of Lakers fans) second favorite team.

steady · Post #226 » by **steady** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:18 pm

PockyCandy wrote:I'm pretty sure that it's safe to say that the Nets are now my (and a lot of Lakers fans) second favorite team.

You're going to like this team. I think

You guys deserve better management in LA. - you've got such a devoted and passionate fan base

steady · Post #227 » by **steady** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:24 pm

J_LA wrote:Seeing him reach his full potential here I'm sure will be somewhat bittersweet for us Laker fans but Idgaf.
I wan't to see him stick it to Magic so bad.

. Even Woj seemed to suggest DAR had a raw deal in LA when he said DAR would look back at this trade someday and know that it was a good thing for his career. Everyone sees his talent and seems to be excited to see what Atkinson amd the culture they've established in BKN can do with him.

And I think you're right about the sophomore bump -- DAR just seems like a player that will get that effect supercharged

Enjoy the season - I'm psyched to see him next to our guys

Born_Ready · Post #228 » by **Born_Ready** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:25 pm

I'm so anxious for this kid to lace 'em up. It's been awhile since this type of talent has donned the Nets uni. I'm geek'd just to watch this team in summer league.

Paradise · Post #229 » by **Paradise** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:40 pm

PockyCandy wrote:I'm pretty sure that it's safe to say that the Nets are now my (and a lot of Lakers fans) second favorite team.

You'll enjoy the broadcasts.

Watch on YouTube

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TinmanZBoy · Post #230 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:44 pm

I think Russell's bumpy road in LA has a lot to do with his terrible start in summer league and his rookie season... the expectation and hype were so high on him, but he performed like a subpar Kyle Anderson... the off court issue and overall lakers environment did not help either... he should be glad that now he is in a better situation to set off his career...

MrDollarBills · Post #231 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:45 pm

PockyCandy wrote:I'm pretty sure that it's safe to say that the Nets are now my (and a lot of Lakers fans) second favorite team.

Don't let our record fool you. This team plays hard every night. Never in a season where we won only 20 games did I enjoy watching a team more than this, the players are easy to root for. Every game was fun to watch and competitive aside from some games where we were totally outmatched. We also had plenty of games that we had no business winning but did (like versus the Clippers in December). You'll see :nod:

vincecarter4pres · Post #232 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:45 pm

Is Gilbert Arenas a good comparison for his upside?

TinmanZBoy · Post #233 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:47 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:Is Gilbert Arenas a good comparison for his upside?

no

Karate Diop · Post #234 » by **Karate Diop** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:51 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:Is Gilbert Arenas a good comparison for his upside?

I think what differentiates Gil and Russell was Gil's ability to get to the line. I'm not sure D'Angelo has proven he has that in his game yet.

Will it come with more shot attempts? Can't say - but I just checked the stats and for that short period of time when Gil was a legitimate star...

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3540/

He could get to the line with the best of them.

vincecarter4pres · Post #235 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:54 pm

Karate Diop wrote:
vincecarter4pres wrote:Is Gilbert Arenas a good comparison for his upside?

I think what differentiates Gil and Russell was Gil's ability to get to the line. I'm not sure D'Angelo has proven he has that in his game yet.

Will it come with more shot attempts? Can't say - but I just checked the stats and for that short period of time when Gil was a legitimate star...

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3540/

He could get to the line with the best of them.

I honestly thought about that too. But if that came, solid comparison?

MrDollarBills · Post #236 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:55 pm

Arenas' production was ungodly before he tore his knee up. Straight up flame thrower. Crazy as they come, but on the court offensively he was one of the best scorers of his generation.

Princeinrevolt · Post #237 » by **Princeinrevolt** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 3:59 pm

Is there a way I can watch the D'angelo Russell Introduction Press Conference... anyone have a link?

Edit: Nevermind I found it

vincecarter4pres · Post #238 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:00 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:Arenas' production was ungodly before he tore his knee up. Straight up flame thrower. Crazy as they come, but on the court offensively he was one of the best scorers of his generation.

Exactly. And I'm only talking like his ultimate upside, not likely case.

Arenas as a ceiling comparison is no insult, not in the least bit.

MrDollarBills · Post #239 » by **MrDollarBills** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:06 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Arenas' production was ungodly before he tore his knee up. Straight up flame thrower. Crazy as they come, but on the court offensively he was one of the best scorers of his generation.

Exactly. And I'm only talking like his ultimate upside, not likely case.

Arenas as a ceiling comparison is no insult, not in the least bit.

If Russell comes within smelling distance of Peak Arenas level play, we'll have to send a fruit basket to Magic Johnson with a thank you card :nod:

Princeinrevolt · Post #240 » by **Princeinrevolt** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:20 pm

HAHA Mozgov was soooooooo happy when they asked him if he will be shooting three point shots. He's been wanting to shoot them since last summer. I'm guessing Luke Walton didn't want him to.