A look back at Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell’s three-point effectiveness during the 2016-2017 NBA season. Highlighting where he excels, and which areas need the most improvement.
With the 2nd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Ohio state guard D’Angelo Russell in hopes that he would one day become the face of the franchise.
In college, Russell was highly coveted due to his offensive talent, evidenced by the fact that he averaged an impressive 19.3 points per game in his first and only college season.
What really set Russell apart from other prospects in the draft was his ability to shoot the ball from three-point range. He shot a respectable 41% from beyond the arc while attempting just under seven per game.
However, if we fast-forward to the present day, it is clear that the 21-year-old has struggled to replicate the same three-point shooting success he enjoyed in college. He shot a pedestrian 35% from long range, putting him around the league average this season while attempting under seven per game.
In order to better understand this development, it is essential to analyze how the type of three-point shot Russell attempts effects his performance from beyond the arc.