On his return to the LA Lakers, D’Angelo Russell didn’t shine the way he was expected to. Following an average regular season, when the franchise qualified for the playoffs, the point guard was unable to showcase his potential and became the center of criticism, but that was all in the past. Now that the LA franchise’s season is over, the man has put everything behind him and appeared in his new avatar.
In the three clips of DLo posted on Instagram, the man is seen playing golf at the 5-star Biltmore Hotel with his brand-new blonde hair. Russell, who has always sported black hair since the beginning of his career, went ahead and dyed his hair. His new look is going viral as the 28-year-old dispatches the ball to its target.
Russell appeared in 76 games for the Purple and Gold in the regular season and added an average of 18.0 points, 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game to help the team clinch a spot in the Play-Ins. After a decent contribution in the win, the Lakers moved to their next mission in the playoffs.
The team knew going against the Denver Nuggets was no easy challenge, and they lost the series by 4-1 where Russell went scoreless in Game 3 and finished the series with 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Following a disappointing end, the LA side is planning on potential moves for the upcoming season, of which Russell could be a part.
D’Angelo Russell Could Be on the Move
There have been constant rumors of D’Angelo Russell’s trade for a long time, but it increased after the playoff tournament, where he received a series of criticisms for his inconsistency. Being one of the most successful franchises in the NBA, the Lakers are looking for ways to rebuild the team that could strive for better outcomes.
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Russell signed a $36 million contract with the Lakers in 2023 for a span of two years and has a player opt-out option for the following season. As per the speculations, he is most likely to be traded in the summer, although, there is no certainty of who would replace DLo. The Caveliers’ Donovan Mitchell, Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young and Chicago Bulls‘ Zach LaVine are the potential contenders.
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