D'Angelo Russell Discussion: Adopting A Professional Attitude

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  1. sirronstuff

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    I don't find it funny. I think, at this point, these are much more of a reflection on the poster/twitterer (?).

    ...Ooooh, this guy broke bro-code...

    Good. I hope your cheating a** is beaten by the spouse.
     
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    I think it's okay to have a laugh at it and still find Nick Young at fault. I always thought it was weird he didn't get more crap for his transgressions.

    But it's not a secret NBA players struggle with their faith so maybe I shouldn't be surprised none of them came down on Nick.
     
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    So has magic or pelinka discussed why they traded him yet? You'd think they'd speak freely now that he's not on the team.
     
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    Ahhh u kidding right?
     
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    Multiple times they have already.
     
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    The East All Star team starting 5 - LeBron, Kyrie, Melo, Isiah, and D'Angelo.

    :Laugh:

    Joking. Sort of. East is horribly weak.
     
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    The thought of Russell making it but necessarily the starter did cross my mind after the George trade...
     
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    When D'Angelo declared for the draft after his freshman season at OSU, all we heard was what an extraordinary, gifted passer he was as a point guard. Great vision. Makes everybody around him better. After two seasons, it appeared that was not how his skills were translating to the NBA. He seemed more suited at the two. He became more relaxed and confident without the pressure of fulfilling the responsibilities of purely running point. I have been pretty ambivalent about Russ' time here. He has some gifts, but they don't seem to be as previously advertised. Management re-assessed his value and determined it was easier to replace that 2 position and cleaner to clear the path for Ball to run the point. And I thought dumping Moz's contract was going to be near impossible. It looks like the FO has a plan to me.
     
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    But Now, definitely this guy is a great passer. Definitely. Won't have any issues his first year.
     
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    DLO was touted as being an exceptional passer with great vision, but I never read that he makes his teammates better.
     
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    I dont hope for him to succeed anymore, I kinda hope he lives up to the bust label instead now :Noddingyes::Tabarnak:
     
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    i'm torn. ironically, i was one of russell's bigger detractors while he was here--because i hated his attitude and approach. but his talent is undeniable. in general, i root for talented players to find their way because it makes the game more fun to watch.

    also, i really want brooklyn to win games, cuz f*** the C Bags.
     
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    I'm all in on DAR. Higher on him than anyone other than Ingram.
     
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    not gonna lie, i still hate that we traded him. i've been saying from day 1 that he's going to become a star in this league and i still believe it. sucks it won't be with us

     
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