Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, who scored 18 points in his new role off the bench in Friday's win over the Sixers, said he is 'committed to whatever it takes' under new coach JJ Redick.
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Former Lakers coach Darvin Ham, whom Russell struggled to connect with at times, kept him with the second unit until mid-January. The adjustment came after L.A. stumbled on its recent road trip, going 1-4, ending with a 131-114 loss to theBefore Redick called timeout to sub Russell out of the game in Memphis, the point guard struggled on both ends through a handful of possessions and the game broadcast camera caught the Lakers' coach pounding his chair in frustration.
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