D'Angelo Russell, also known as "DLo", is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2014, he was named a McDonald's All-American and played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Lakers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.
March 1959: Elgin Baylor's 55-Point Game
Elgin Baylor, a former Lakers player, scored 55 points in a regular season game in March 1959, setting a record for the Lakers at the time.
1986: Orlando Woolridge's Bench Performance
Orlando Woolridge, a former NBA player, achieved notable scoring and assists off the bench for the New Jersey Nets during the 1986-1987 season.
February 23, 1996: D'Angelo Russell's Birth
D'Angelo Russell was born on February 23, 1996.
April 4, 2005: Vince Carter's 24-Point First Quarter
Vince Carter, a former NBA player, scored 24 points in the first quarter of a game on April 4, 2005, while playing for the New Jersey Nets.
April 9, 2010: Terrence Williams' Triple-Double
Terrence Williams, a former NBA player, achieved a triple-double on April 9, 2010, while playing for the New Jersey Nets.
2010: High School Freshman Year
D'Angelo Russell began his high school basketball career at Central High School in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2010.
June 7, 2013: Commitment to Ohio State
D'Angelo Russell committed to Ohio State University on June 7, 2013, choosing the Buckeyes over other prominent basketball programs.
2014: McDonald's All-American Selection
In 2014, D'Angelo Russell was selected as a McDonald's All-American, showcasing his exceptional high school basketball skills.
2014: Back-to-Back High School National Championships
In 2014, D'Angelo Russell helped Montverde Academy win back-to-back High School National Tournament championships, playing alongside Ben Simmons.
2014: First Team All-American and All-Big Ten Honors
D'Angelo Russell was named a consensus first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten in 2014, highlighting his exceptional collegiate basketball skills.
January 9, 2015: Career-High 14 Rebounds
On January 9, 2015, D'Angelo Russell recorded a career-high 14 rebounds in a win against Maryland during his freshman year at Ohio State.
April 22, 2015: Declaration for NBA Draft
D'Angelo Russell declared for the NBA draft on April 22, 2015, forgoing his remaining college eligibility to pursue a professional career.
June 25, 2015: Los Angeles Lakers Draft Selection
D'Angelo Russell was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, officially beginning his NBA journey.
October 28, 2015: NBA Debut
D'Angelo Russell made his NBA debut for the Lakers on October 28, 2015, in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
2015: NBA Draft Selection
D'Angelo Russell was selected second overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the start of his professional basketball career.
January 7, 2016: Scoring Performance Against Sacramento Kings
On January 7, 2016, D'Angelo Russell scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings.
October 26, 2016: Season Opener Performance
In the Lakers' season opener on October 26, 2016, D'Angelo Russell scored 20 points in a win against the Houston Rockets.
2016: NBA All-Rookie Second Team
D'Angelo Russell was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2016, a testament to his strong performance in his first NBA season.
June 22, 2017: Trade to Brooklyn Nets
D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on June 22, 2017, alongside Timofey Mozgov, in exchange for Brook Lopez and the rights to Kyle Kuzma.
October 18, 2017: Brooklyn Nets Debut
D'Angelo Russell made his debut for the Brooklyn Nets on October 18, 2017, scoring 30 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers.
2017:
In 2017, the NBA instituted a policy against resting healthy players for nationally televised games.
2017: Trade to Brooklyn Nets
In 2017, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, marking a significant change in his career trajectory.
November 12, 2018: Career-High 9 Three-Pointers
On November 12, 2018, D'Angelo Russell scored a career-high nine 3-pointers and a total of 31 points in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, though the Nets ultimately lost 120-113.
February 1, 2019: First All-Star Selection
On February 1, 2019, D'Angelo Russell was selected as an All-Star for the first time in his career, replacing the injured Victor Oladipo in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.
June 28, 2019: Nets Extend Qualifying Offer
On June 28, 2019, the Brooklyn Nets extended a qualifying offer to D'Angelo Russell, making him a restricted free agent.
July 7, 2019: Trade to Golden State Warriors
On July 7, 2019, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Golden State Warriors along with Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham in a sign-and-trade deal for Kevin Durant.
2019: First NBA All-Star Selection
D'Angelo Russell received his first NBA All-Star selection in 2019, signifying his rise as one of the league's top players.
2019: Magic Johnson's Admission
In 2019, Magic Johnson, then Lakers director of basketball operations, admitted that D'Angelo Russell's Snapchat incident with Nick Young influenced the decision to trade Russell.
February 6, 2020: Trade to Minnesota Timberwolves
On February 6, 2020, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, reuniting with his close friend Karl-Anthony Towns.
2020: Trade to Minnesota Timberwolves
In 2020, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, continuing his journey through the NBA.
2021:
In 2021, a protected first-round draft pick acquired by the Warriors in the D'Angelo Russell trade was used to select Jonathan Kuminga.
February 24, 2022: Season-High 37 Points
On February 24, 2022, D'Angelo Russell scored a season-high 37 points, contributing to the Timberwolves' 119-114 win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
April 12, 2022: Play-In Game Victory
On April 12, 2022, D'Angelo Russell lead the Timberwolves to a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Play-In game with 29 points.
November 13, 2022: Efficient 30-Point Performance
On November 13, 2022, D'Angelo Russell scored a season-high 30 points and had 12 assists, shooting 11-of-13 from the field in a 129-124 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 9, 2023: Traded Back to Los Angeles Lakers
D'Angelo Russell was traded back to the Los Angeles Lakers on February 9, 2023, in a three-team trade also involving the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves.
July 7, 2023: Re-Signs with Lakers
On July 7, 2023, D'Angelo Russell re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
November 29, 2023: 35 Points and 9 Assists Against Pistons
On November 29, 2023, D'Angelo Russell scored 35 points and dished out 9 assists in a win against the Detroit Pistons.
December 9, 2023: Wins Inaugural In-Season Tournament
On December 9, 2023, D'Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament.
2023: Trade Back to Los Angeles Lakers
D'Angelo Russell was traded back to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023, marking his return to the team that drafted him.
January 13, 2024: Season-High 39 Points
On January 13, 2024, D'Angelo Russell scored a then season-high 39 points and had 8 assists in a 132-125 loss to the Utah Jazz.
January 29, 2024: Fined for Kicking Game Ball
On January 29, 2024, D'Angelo Russell was fined $15,000 for kicking the game ball into the stands after the Lakers' double-overtime win against the Golden State Warriors.