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D'Angelo Russell Wants "All The Smoke" Of Expectations After Red-Hot Run

Originally posted on FanNation All Lakers
By Alex Kirschenbaum | Last updated 3/9/24

Since the calendar turned over to 2024, D'Angelo Russell has been on one.

The Lakers' much-maligned (including by this reporter) starting point guard has been criticized throughout his career for a certain strain of inconsistency and an occasional predilection for not having a great sense of the moment, especially late in games.

For these last few months, at least, that's all gone away.

D-Lo has been playing some of the best basketball of his career, even against some of the toughest competition in the NBA.

To wit, he tied the second-best output of his career last night against the Bucks, scoring 44 points, including the winning scoop shot.

D'Angelo Russell ️ "I never lacked confidence, I never feared confrontation, I want all the smoke... I just feel confident in what I bring to the basketball game." pic.twitter.com/37NC2Ugu6w
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 9, 2024

"I never lacked confidence, I never feared confrontation, I want all the smoke," Russell said. "I just feel confident in what I bring to the basketball game."

This article first appeared on FanNation All Lakers and was syndicated with permission.

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