1) D'Angelo had untreated ankle and knee issues during the SL, which limited his speed and athleticism.
2) Said he was a different player these last 3 weeks and showed explosiveness. Hibbert also mentioned this in another interview.
Why was Russell injured and playing in SL, when he should have been in the gym?
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Mindripper2000 wrote:
What Byron said about Russell:
1) D'Angelo had untreated ankle and knee issues during the SL, which limited his speed and athleticism.
2) Said he was a different player these last 3 weeks and showed explosiveness. Hibbert also mentioned this in another interview.
The Lakers hold the first practice of their training camp on Tuesday at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Wednesday and Thursday offer two grueling practices per day, as Lakers coach Byron Scott will condition the team with running drills designed to build stamina. Friday offers only a single session, but Saturday gives the Lakers another double day of practice.
On Sunday, Oct. 4, the Lakers open their preseason against the Utah Jazz in Honolulu. Monday is scheduled as a practice day before the Lakers play the Jazz again on Tuesday. From Media Day onward, the Lakers don't get days off. Even Oct. 7 is scheduled as a practice day, which is the day the Lakers expect to land back in LA with the 2015-16 Lakers making their California debut on Oct. 8 against the Toronto Raptors in Ontario--not the one in Canada.
Here's an interesting article from FORBES that gives their twist on the state of the Lakers/Media Day
Media Day, Just Without the Laughs: Lakers Have Fallen And Can't Get Up
Quote:
Of their three young hopes, only last season’s surprise, second-round pick Jordan Clarkson, is the least bit proven. Randle, their 2014 No. 1 pick, was unimpressive in summer league before breaking his leg in his NBA debut. D’Angelo Russell, last spring’s No. 1 pick, was unimpressive in summer league.
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