D'Angelo Russell Discussion: Adopting A Professional Attitude

What's embarrassing is that one time Boozer, Hill and Young celebrated breaking a 10 game lose streak like they just won the championship.

This rookie just scored 39 points and made two huge 3's down the stretch. Let the kid celebrate a little. Sure he's a little cocky but he also has that swagger to be an Allstar and the leader of the team one day. All these old guys bashing him for celebrating? What do you want him to do, act like a robot out there with no emotion.

 

I love Russell's swagger if for no other reason it tells me Byron hasn't fully ruined him yet, and next year's coach (see: NOT Byron) will still have something to work with.

 

I know I'm late, but wtf is mychal Thompson talking about? so, if you've only won 11 games, you're NOT supposed to be excited about winning a 12th? what is the proper behavior? stiff upper lip?

what a weird criticism. honestly, I'm just sort of befuddled.

I understand the national press trying to sweep this under the rug or throw shade at it--it's got to be terrifying to think the lakers might have another superstar in the fold. but to have folks affiliated with the team find reasons not to be excited about the game last night...just...go away.

 

What in the hell does he have to be hard nosed all business about? They had all chance at a positive, competitive puncher's chance at the playoffs ruined by the head coach in the 1st 3 weeks. And then Scott the a-hole made it a tri-fecta by proceeding to largely crap all over Russell and Randle's rookie seasons. Thank god DAR still loves the game and has found joy in any way he can. Let's not forget only a month or so ago we could all tell by Russell's comments that Byron was getting to him with his his complete lack of communication and sniping in the media constantly about the "young"guys.

 

If I scored 39 as a rook I'd do a full-on Riverdance with backup dancers. Screw the entire Showtime crew. Interesting, their lack of support when you consider 2 of their biggest stars, SCOTT AND WORTHY, HAVE NEVER SCORED 39 POINTS IN AN NBA GAME.

Maybe it is a big deal. Maybe it is ok to celebrate after doing something monumental AND you win the game.

On second thought, maybe pass on Riverdance, a bunch of Irish green costumes @ a Laker game may not be the best idea. I'd just bring out MC Hammer and crew for a little "Can't touch this" then.

 

Yes, and we also must consider that Curry came into the league as a junior out of college. So it's only fair to give DAR two more years to match the same level of production.

 

Two more years for fair comparison? Look the hell out!!

 

24/6 tonight. Not a bad follow up to a career night.

Four straight games of 20 +.

 

"We get high school and college coaches who come to our practices and think, I'm going to learn so much!" Walton says. Then they hear the music blaring and see the half-court shots flying. They wonder what plays are called, but plays are not called, not usually. "They walk out with their minds blown," Walton laughs. Some get the vibe, some don't. After a volleyball game this summer Walton jumped into the ocean with Chris McGee, a friend who hosts the Lakers' studio shows for TWC. "How hard do you think this season is going to be?" McGee asked. When Walton was with the Lakers, they traditionally struggled after championships, flipping the proverbial switch last April. "With our style," Walton replied, "I don't see that happening." The flow is never a grind.

http://www.si.com/nba/2015/12/17/golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-luke-walton-steve-kerr

They were like this with Kerr, too, last year, I believe. A coach who allows you to be yourself; what a though. Also, interesting, 'the flow is never a grind,' so that means no suicides at the beginning of training camp. You have to love Scott.