D'Angelo Russell

Professional basketball player, NBA All-Star

D'Angelo Russell - Professional basketball player, NBA All-Star
Born

February 23rd, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, this individual has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since being drafted in 2015. Starting with the Los Angeles Lakers, breakout performances led to recognition as a skilled point guard. In 2019, earned All-Star honors while playing for the Brooklyn Nets. Later joined the Minnesota Timberwolves, contributing to team success with scoring and playmaking ability. Achievements include leading the Nets to the Eastern Conference playoffs and demonstrating consistent performance throughout his career.

Selected second overall in the 2015 NBA draft

Named an NBA All-Star in 2019

Led the Brooklyn Nets to the playoffs in 2019

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