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.
"Blessed beyond measure…"
DLo sounds off on becoming the Lakers' franchise leader in most 3PM in a season 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/tC9Fhr2TMk
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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.
Russell is well on pace to join that list this season as well, although he’s clearly no Stephen Curry, who has already knocked down 307 for the season.
D’Angelo Russell’s first stint in Los Angeles wasn’t something to look back on.
He failed to live up to the expectations that came with being such a high draft pick.
Then again, it’s never too late to redeem yourself in this league, and he’s finally earning the praise and love from the fans.
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