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By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings smiles while standing on the court during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings smiles while standing on the court during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on January 14, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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BROOKLYN, NY – APRIL 1 – D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free-throw against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 1, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY – APRIL 1 – D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free-throw against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 1, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rejuvenated Career: D’Angelo Russell

After enduring a long-term injury and the culture of the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Angelo Russell is starting to show why he was the second overall pick in the 2015 draft.

After producing so-so numbers throughout his first three NBA seasons, Russell showed this year why scouts loved him when he was balling out at Ohio State.

In his 2017-18 campaign, Russell averaged around 15 points, five assists, and four rebounds a contest while making around 41% of his shots from the floor, 32% from the perimeter, and 74% from the free-throw line.

This season, Russell finally showcased his potential to be an All-Star player as he finished the regular season averaging around 21 points, seven assists, and four rebounds a night while shooting around 43% from the court, 37% from three, and 78% from the free-throw line.

As a result, Russell led the Brooklyn Nets to their first playoff appearance since the 2014-15 season and was invited to participate in the NBA All-Star game.

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The beginning of D’Angelo Russell’s career was a wild rollercoaster. But now Russell is in a good place with a competitive Nets team that allows him the freedom to utilize his skill set to the fullest.

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