The Los Angeles Lakers have a new three-point king.
D’Angelo Russell broke a tie with former franchise star Nick Van Exel for the most three-pointers in a single season in franchise history.
Following the game, he showed his emotions and reacted to this epic milestone.
“Blessed beyond measure,” Russell said.
The former No. 2 pick is having a bounce-back season in Los Angeles.
He entered the season on the trade block, and he’s turned the corner ever since, becoming the third-best player on the team behind only LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
He’s shooting a career-best 42.4% from beyond the arc, knocking down almost three per game.
The Lakers have never been known for their elite three-point shooting.
Outside of Van Exel, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron, the list of three-point leaders features guys like Jodie Meeks, Malik Monk, and Nick Young.
But with the league becoming more perimeter-oriented as the years go by, it’s not much of a surprise to see most teams having at least one player cracking the 200-three-pointer plateau, with 20 players reaching that figure last season.
The former No. 2 pick is having a bounce-back season in Los Angeles.
He entered the season on the trade block, and he’s turned the corner ever since, becoming the third-best player on the team behind only LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
He’s shooting a career-best 42.4% from beyond the arc, knocking down almost three per game.
The Lakers have never been known for their elite three-point shooting.
Outside of Van Exel, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron, the list of three-point leaders features guys like Jodie Meeks, Malik Monk, and Nick Young.
But with the league becoming more perimeter-oriented as the years go by, it’s not much of a surprise to see most teams having at least one player cracking the 200-three-pointer plateau, with 20 players reaching that figure last season.
