D'Angelo Russell facts for kids
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Russell with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021
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| No. 5 – Dallas Mavericks | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 23, 1996 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio State (2014–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2017 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2017–2019 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2019–2020 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2020–2023 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2023–2024 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2024–2025 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2025–present | Dallas Mavericks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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D'Angelo Russell (born February 23, 1996), also known as "DLo", is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Russell was a McDonald's All-American in 2014. He played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the 2015 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers picked him second overall.
As a point guard, Russell earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team with the Lakers in 2016. He later joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2017. In 2019, he was chosen for his first All-Star team. Russell then played for the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2023, he returned to the Lakers and helped them win the first-ever NBA Cup. He joined the Brooklyn Nets again in 2024 and then the Dallas Mavericks in 2025.
Contents
- High School Basketball Career
- College Basketball Career
- Professional Basketball Career
- Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2017)
- Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019)
- Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)
- Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2023)
- Return to the Lakers (2023–2024)
- Return to Brooklyn (2024–2025)
- Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2025–present)
- Career Statistics
- See also
High School Basketball Career
Russell started high school at Central High School in Louisville, Kentucky. In his second year, he moved to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.
In 2014, he helped Montverde win two national high school championships in a row. He played alongside another future NBA star, Ben Simmons. Russell also played in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.
Russell decided to play college basketball for Ohio State on June 7, 2013. He was considered a top player by Rivals.com.
College Basketball Career
Russell played one season of college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes. On January 9, 2015, he grabbed 14 rebounds in a game against Maryland. Later, on January 21, he scored a career-high 33 points against Northwestern.
On February 8, Russell achieved a triple-double. He scored 23 points, had 11 rebounds, and made 11 assists against Rutgers. This was the first triple-double by an Ohio State freshman.
During the NCAA Tournament, Russell scored 28 points in a win over VCU. He received the Jerry West Award and was named a first-team All-American. He was also named first-team All-Big Ten and Big Ten Freshman of the Year. In 35 games, Russell averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.
On April 22, 2015, Russell decided to enter the NBA draft. Many experts believed he would be one of the best players chosen.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2017)
On June 25, 2015, the Los Angeles Lakers picked Russell as the second overall player in the 2015 NBA draft. In his first game on October 28, 2015, he scored four points. On December 4, he had his first double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
On March 1, 2016, Russell scored a career-high 39 points against the Brooklyn Nets. He also made eight three-pointers, which was a new record for a Lakers rookie. He led all rookies in steals per game that season. Russell was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
In the next season, on October 26, 2016, Russell scored 20 points in the Lakers' first game. On November 15, he scored 32 points against the Nets. He missed some games due to knee and calf injuries. On March 19, he set a new career high with 40 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019)
On June 22, 2017, Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. In his first game for the Nets on October 18, 2017, he scored 30 points. On October 31, he scored a season-high 33 points.
Russell had knee surgery on November 17 and missed many games. He returned on January 19, 2018. On March 13, he scored 24 points in the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors. On March 23, he recorded his first career triple-double with 18 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.
First All-Star Selection (2018–2019)
On November 12, 2018, Russell made a career-high nine three-pointers. On November 25, he scored 38 points, his highest with the Nets. On December 18, he had 22 points and 13 assists against his old team, the Lakers.
On January 18, 2019, Russell tied his career high with 40 points against the Orlando Magic. He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for his great play. On February 1, 2019, he was chosen for his first All-Star team. He replaced an injured player.
On March 19, Russell scored a career-high 44 points against the Sacramento Kings. He scored 27 of those points in the fourth quarter, helping the Nets win after being far behind. He also broke the Nets' record for most three-pointers in a single season. Russell helped the Nets reach the playoffs as the sixth seed. In his first playoff game, he scored 26 points.
Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)
On July 7, 2019, Russell was traded to the Golden State Warriors. On November 8, Russell scored a career-high 52 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. During his time with Golden State, Russell averaged 23.6 points per game, which was his career best.
Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2023)
On February 6, 2020, Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was excited to play with his close friend, Karl-Anthony Towns. He debuted for Minnesota on February 10, scoring 22 points.
On February 24, 2022, Russell led the Timberwolves to a 119–114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He scored a season-high 37 points and had 9 assists. In a Play-In game on April 12, 2022, Russell scored 29 points to help his team win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
On November 13, 2022, Russell scored 30 points and had 12 assists. He shot very well, making 11 of 13 shots.
Return to the Lakers (2023–2024)
On February 9, 2023, Russell was traded back to the Los Angeles Lakers. He made his return on February 11, scoring 15 points in a win against the Golden State Warriors. On April 28, Russell scored a career playoff high of 31 points in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
On July 7, 2023, Russell signed a new contract with the Lakers. On December 9, 2023, Russell and the Lakers won the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament. On January 13, 2024, Russell scored 39 points against the Utah Jazz.
On March 8, 2024, Russell scored a season-high 44 points. He also made a game-winning shot against the Milwaukee Bucks. On March 22, he broke a Lakers franchise record for most three-pointers made in a single season.
Return to Brooklyn (2024–2025)
On December 29, 2024, Russell was traded back to the Brooklyn Nets.
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2025–present)
On July 6, 2025, Russell signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | L.A. Lakers | 80 | 48 | 28.2 | .410 | .351 | .737 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 | .2 | 13.2 |
| 2016–17 | L.A. Lakers | 63 | 60 | 28.7 | .405 | .352 | .782 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 1.4 | .3 | 15.6 |
| 2017–18 | Brooklyn | 48 | 35 | 25.7 | .414 | .324 | .740 | 3.9 | 5.2 | .8 | .4 | 15.5 |
| 2018–19 | Brooklyn | 81 | 81 | 30.2 | .434 | .369 | .780 | 3.9 | 7.0 | 1.2 | .2 | 21.1 |
| 2019–20 | Golden State | 33 | 33 | 32.1 | .430 | .374 | .785 | 3.7 | 6.2 | .9 | .3 | 23.6 |
| Minnesota | 12 | 12 | 32.6 | .412 | .345 | .873 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 1.4 | .3 | 21.7 | |
| 2020–21 | Minnesota | 42 | 26 | 28.5 | .431 | .387 | .765 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 1.1 | .4 | 19.0 |
| 2021–22 | Minnesota | 65 | 65 | 31.9 | .411 | .340 | .825 | 3.3 | 7.1 | 1.0 | .3 | 18.1 |
| 2022–23 | Minnesota | 54 | 54 | 32.9 | .465 | .391 | .856 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.1 | .4 | 17.9 |
| L.A. Lakers | 17 | 17 | 30.9 | .484 | .414 | .735 | 2.9 | 6.1 | .6 | .5 | 17.4 | |
| 2023–24 | L.A. Lakers | 76 | 69 | 32.7 | .456 | .415 | .828 | 3.1 | 6.3 | .9 | .5 | 18.0 |
| 2024–25 | L.A. Lakers | 29 | 10 | 26.3 | .415 | .333 | .849 | 2.8 | 4.7 | .8 | .1 | 12.4 |
| Brooklyn | 29 | 26 | 24.7 | .367 | .297 | .826 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 1.1 | .7 | 12.9 | |
| Career | 629 | 536 | 29.8 | .427 | .365 | .796 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 1.1 | .3 | 17.3 | |
| All-Star | 1 | 0 | 12.1 | .400 | .400 | — | 1.0 | 3.0 | .0 | .0 | 6.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | Brooklyn | 5 | 5 | 29.6 | .359 | .324 | .846 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.4 | .2 | 19.4 |
| 2022 | Minnesota | 6 | 6 | 32.7 | .333 | .387 | .750 | 2.5 | 6.5 | 1.5 | .0 | 12.0 |
| 2023 | L.A. Lakers | 16 | 15 | 29.5 | .426 | .310 | .769 | 2.9 | 4.6 | .7 | .3 | 13.3 |
| 2024 | L.A. Lakers | 5 | 5 | 36.9 | .384 | .318 | .500 | 2.8 | 4.2 | .8 | .2 | 14.2 |
| Career | 32 | 31 | 31.3 | .388 | .327 | .772 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 1.0 | .2 | 14.2 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Ohio State | 35 | 35 | 33.9 | .449 | .411 | .756 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .3 | 19.3 |
See also
In Spanish: D'Angelo Russell para niños
- List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
