History of D'Angelo Russell in Timeline

D'Angelo Russell, nicknamed "DLo", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. A McDonald's All-American in 2014, he played college basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Russell was selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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1986: Orlando Woolridge's Performance

In the 1986-87 NBA season, Orlando Woolridge notched 15+ points and 5+ assists off the bench in three straight games, a feat that Russell later matched.

February 23, 1996: D'Angelo Russell's Birth

On February 23, 1996, D'Angelo Russell was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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April 4, 2005: Vince Carter's Performance

On April 4, 2005, Vince Carter scored 24 points in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics, a feat that D'Angelo Russell matched later in his career.

April 9, 2010: Terrence Williams' Triple-Double

On April 9, 2010, Terrence Williams recorded a triple-double against the Chicago Bulls, marking the last triple-double by a Nets player before D'Angelo Russell achieved the same feat in 2018.

2010: Freshman Year at Central High School

In 2010, D'Angelo Russell attended Central High School in Louisville, Kentucky as a freshman, starting his high school basketball journey.

June 7, 2013: Commitment to Ohio State

On June 7, 2013, D'Angelo Russell committed to Ohio State University, choosing the Buckeyes over other schools like Louisville, Michigan State, and North Carolina.

2014: High School National Tournament Championships

In 2014, D'Angelo Russell helped Montverde Academy win back-to-back High School National Tournament championships, playing alongside Ben Simmons.

2014: McDonald's All-American

In 2014, D'Angelo Russell was selected as a McDonald's All-American, showcasing his high school basketball talent.

2014: Ohio State Buckeyes Season

In the 2014-15 season, D'Angelo Russel played for the Ohio State Buckeyes and averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.9 minutes per game.

January 9, 2015: Career-High Rebounds vs. Maryland

On January 9, 2015, D'Angelo Russell recorded a career-high 14 rebounds in a win over Maryland while playing for Ohio State.

April 22, 2015: Declaration for the NBA Draft

On April 22, 2015, D'Angelo Russell declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility and entering the professional basketball scene.

June 25, 2015: Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers

On June 25, 2015, D'Angelo Russell was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.

October 28, 2015: NBA Debut with the Lakers

On October 28, 2015, D'Angelo Russell made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in their season opener, recording four points, three rebounds, and two assists in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2015: NBA Draft Selection

In 2015, D'Angelo Russell was selected second overall in the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the start of his professional career.

January 7, 2016: Scored 27 points against the Kings

On January 7, 2016, D'Angelo Russell scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 118–115 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

October 26, 2016: Season Opener Win Against the Rockets

On October 26, 2016, D'Angelo Russell scored 20 points in the Lakers' season opener win over the Houston Rockets.

2016: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2016, D'Angelo Russell was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team with the Los Angeles Lakers, recognizing his performance during his rookie season.

June 22, 2017: Trade to the Brooklyn Nets

On June 22, 2017, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with Timofey Mozgov, in exchange for Brook Lopez and the rights to Kyle Kuzma.

October 18, 2017: Debut for the Nets

On October 18, 2017, D'Angelo Russell debuted for the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 30 points and recording 5 assists in a loss to the Indiana Pacers.

2017: Trade to the Brooklyn Nets

In 2017, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, marking a transition in his NBA career.

2017: NBA Policy on Resting Healthy Players

In 2017, the NBA instituted a policy against resting healthy players. The Minnesota Timberwolves were later fined $25,000 for violating this policy in 2020.

November 12, 2018: Career-High Three-Pointers

On November 12, 2018, D'Angelo Russell made a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 31 points in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 1, 2019: First All-Star Selection

On February 1, 2019, D'Angelo Russell received his first All-Star selection as a replacement for the injured Victor Oladipo in the 2019 NBA All-Star game.

June 28, 2019: Qualifying Offer from the Nets

On June 28, 2019, the Brooklyn Nets extended a qualifying offer to D'Angelo Russell to make him a restricted free agent.

July 7, 2019: Traded to the Golden State Warriors

On July 7, 2019, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Golden State Warriors along with Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham as part of a sign-and-trade package for Kevin Durant.

2019: First All-Star Selection

In 2019, D'Angelo Russell received his first All-Star selection while playing for the Brooklyn Nets, recognizing his performance as one of the league's top players.

2019: Magic Johnson's Admission on First Take

In 2019, Magic Johnson, then Lakers director of basketball operations, admitted on ESPN's "First Take" that Russell's Snapchat incident with Nick Young played a role in the decision to trade Russell.

February 6, 2020: Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

On February 6, 2020, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Jacob Evans and Omari Spellman for Andrew Wiggins, a 2021 protected future first-round draft pick (Jonathan Kuminga), and a future second-round draft pick.

2020: Trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves

At the 2020 trade deadline, D'Angelo Russell was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, adding another team to his NBA journey.

2021: Draft Pick

In 2021, The Timberwolves received a first-round draft pick (Jonathan Kuminga) as a result of the trade that sent D'Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

February 24, 2022: Season-High 37 Points

On February 24, 2022, D'Angelo Russell led the Timberwolves to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 37 points and recording 9 assists.

April 12, 2022: Play-In Game Victory

On April 12, 2022, D'Angelo Russell scored 29 points in the Play-In game to lead the Timberwolves to a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

November 13, 2022: Season-High Points and Assists

On November 13, 2022, D'Angelo Russell scored a season-high 30 points and delivered 12 assists in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 9, 2023: Traded Back to the Lakers

On February 9, 2023, D'Angelo Russell was traded back to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team trade, marking his return to the team.

July 7, 2023: Re-signed with the Lakers

On July 7, 2023, D'Angelo Russell re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, continuing his career with the team.

November 29, 2023: 35 Points and 9 Assists

On November 29, 2023, D'Angelo Russell recorded 35 points and 9 assists in a win against the Detroit Pistons.

December 9, 2023: NBA In-Season Tournament Win

On December 9, 2023, D'Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament.

2023: Return to the Lakers and NBA Cup Win

At the 2023 trade deadline, D'Angelo Russell was traded back to the Los Angeles Lakers. With the Lakers, D'Angelo Russell won the inaugural NBA Cup.

January 13, 2024: Season-High 39 Points

On January 13, 2024, D'Angelo Russell scored a then season-high 39 points and delivered 8 assists in a loss against the Utah Jazz.

January 29, 2024: Fined $15,000 for Kicking Ball

On January 29, 2024, D'Angelo Russell was fined $15,000 for kicking the game ball into the spectator stands following a game against the Golden State Warriors.

December 29, 2024: Traded Back to Brooklyn Nets

On December 29, 2024, D'Angelo Russell, along with Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks, was traded back to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton.