D’Angelo Russell Has ‘No Idea’ What He Needs To Do To Play In Fourth
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fourth straight game to open the season on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets.

Rookie D’Angelo Russell was solid with seven points and six assists, but for the second time this season, Russell did not see the floor in the fourth quarter.

When asked what he believes he needs to do to finish games for the Lakers, Russell had no idea according to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register:

For his part, head coach Byron Scott said the decision simply came down to Lou Williams playing well via Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters:

Scott is in a tough position with his backcourt rotation. Russell obviously needs to get his time on the court so he can develop and become more comfortable when the game is on the line. The team, however, is trying to win games as well and if Russell is being outplayed by Williams and Jordan Clarkson, it could be difficult to take out the hot hand strictly for Russell’s development.

Balancing the development of the young players with trying to win games is a very tricky task. Russell isn’t as good right now as Williams and Clarkson, but the fact that he doesn’t know what he needs to do is more disturbing. Scott will likely need to clarify exactly where Russell needs to improve in order for both to get on the same page.

You May Also Like

Lakers’ Showtime Dreams Return, But This Time in Shape of the Spurs

And now, the Lakers, the ghosts of Showtime past, meet the modern…

Lakers News: Metta World Peace Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers received some surprising news on Monday afternoon with…

Lakers News: Lakers Rejected Warriors Overtures For Pau Gasol Trade

As free agency got underway last night, the Golden State Warriors made…

Mitch Kupchak Believes Wes Johnson Could Be Ariza, Cooper Type

While Mitch Kupchak is at the Las Vegas Summer League, Lakers spokesperson…