D'Angelo Russell addressed moving to a bench role going forward.
Just before the start of the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Philadelphia 76ers, it was announced that guard D'Angelo Russell would be moving to the bench. He was being demoted from the starting lineup.
Russell had been struggling a little on the floor so head coach JJ Redick made the tough decision. But the buy-in from Russell on the matter is what could end up making this move a good one for Los Angeles."I left all that, all my baggage at the door this summer once we changed coaches and new staff came in,"of the difference in his digesting Redick's decision. "I was committed to whatever it takes. That's what y'all see now.
By fully buying into this move, he helps his own trade stock around the league. Redick even praised him for accepting the role that the team needs from him right now.. "He has talked with me all the time. He has a really strong desire to win, and he has a really strong desire to be coached. And our communication level from June 20 to today has been nothing but open, honest and transparent. And I would assume it will continue to be.
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