D’Angelo Russell To Start Rest Of the Season

By MH
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Updated: February 22, 2016

The Los Angeles Lakers have made the decision to start D’Angelo Russell the rest of the season over veteran Lou Williams. Mark Trudell of the Lakers.com reported that Russell was going to get the start last night.

D’Angelo Russell is listed as a starter on the official line up card tonight.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 22, 2016

Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times reported some of Russell’s stats after the first quarter.

D’Angelo Russell is listed as a starter on the official line up card tonight.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 22, 2016

Baxter Holmes of ESPN.com reported the news of Russel started the rest of the season.

Byron says @Dloading will start for the rest of the season.

— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) February 22, 2016

Holmes also spoke to Russell about the move.

D’Angelo Russell on starting for the rest of the season: pic.twitter.com/IxRyKQc8ry

— Baxter Holmes (@BaxterHolmes) February 22, 2016

This is great for D’Angelo Russell to continue to develop and become the Lakers cornerstone as Kobe Bryant ends his career in the next few months.

I am excited to see Russell get more minutes. Los Angeles will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee tonight at 5:00 p.m. PST

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