D’Angelo Russell Reflects on Lakers Tenure After Narrow Loss in Return to L.A.

The Nets guard called his second stint with the Lakers 'a blur' while expressing appreciation and a desire to move forward in his career.

D’Angelo Russell returned to Los Angeles with the Brooklyn Nets and narrowly missed a game-winning buzzer-beater in a 102-101 loss to the Lakers.
Russell described his second stint with the Lakers as 'a blur,' acknowledging challenges like reduced productivity and being benched early in the season.
Despite his struggles, Russell expressed gratitude for his time in L.A. but emphasized his focus on moving forward with his career.
Austin Reaves credited Russell for mentoring him during his early days with the Lakers, helping him grow as a player and leader.
The Lakers traded Russell to the Nets last month after a disappointing season, where his performance dropped significantly compared to the previous year.