The Los Angeles Lakers shock the experts by picking D’Angelo Russell #2 overall. Many experts expected Jahlil Okafor to be the selection. Russell could be the next guard of the future as Lakers star Kobe Bryant is towards the end of his career. Bryant is expected to serve as a mentor for the young guard.
D’Angelo Russell provides great court vision and gets his teammates involved. He also has the ability to create his own shot and get to the rim in a hurry. NBA fans will be anxious to see the duo of Kobe Bryant and D’Angelo Russell.