The Los Angeles Lakers are still mulling over who they will take No. 2 overall, while keeping their trade options open with players like D’Angelo Russell receiving interest.
We recently learned that Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell may not be a fan of Lonzo Ball, after a tweet he liked surfaced.
That might throw some cold water on the idea of pairing Russell and Ball in the same backcourt at the Staples Center, but the Lakers–who own the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft–might want to consider doing so anyway.
Russell was the No. 2 overall pick in 2015 and there continues to be chatter that Ball, who shocked no one in declaring for the draft after one season at UCLA, could be taken in that spot this time around.
Watching D'Angelo Russell highlights from this year makes me think there is no way in hell they should draft Lonzo. They stupid if they do
— Beck (@Beck_Jordan11) May 24, 2017
The like has since been removed, but if the tweet reveals Russell’s true sentiments about Ball, he may want to reconsider.
Ball joining the Lakers would actually make Russell’s job a lot easier. Russell came out of Ohio State with the reputation of having great passing skills, but at UCLA Lonzo earned a reputation of making his teammates better and making the game come easier for everyone who played with him.
Russell’s reluctance for L.A. to draft Ball may stem from the fact that there can only be one starting point guard, meaning he feels threatened, but in actuality, Ball’s presence will be good for Russell in the long run.
Here are three reasons Lonzo Ball and D’Angelo Russell make a good combo.