The prodigal son returns!!! The real Lakers plan was to have other teams develop him for the past few years and then return him to back us right at the start of his prime. Pelinka is a genius.
He's from Ohio he's an east coast guy and is going to leave and help cleveland win an championship. I just hope my heat made an right decision and draft justice winslow
Florvince Joseph LOL Because he has a choice? We will have him on contract for a while and then he will be a restricted free agent. Plus he sounded like he wants to play in LA. Btw you should be busy on saying your farewells to Wade, not talking about the Lakers.
I'm so excited for this season...I have really high expectations for this young man and the organization to rebound back after last years horrific season
sam noroozi I actually might agree with you there. he has a pretty quickish release is very elusive around defenders like Curry and is crafty like Harden. Also a lefty too. Will blossom under Kobe
sexypimp911 The Lakers not stupid they after a big man right now and they gone get one. I think they feel this guy is clearly going to be a difference maker in the NBA all the experts agree on that, but there were some concerns about Oakfor. They are going to get a NBA tested big man and keep this guy as a play maker. Neither of these guys would be a bad pick but people acting like picking this dude over Okafor was like picking Mathew Dellavedova over Shaquille Oneal. Russell can flat out ball plus he has a killer mentality he's not passive, actually he's kinda cocky but cocky in a good way and you need that on your team. All the Lakers coaches said he was the best at the workouts and the best player in the draft so you got to trust them. He is going to really open up things for L.A . Don't worry about a big man Lakers gone get a big and its going to be a good one trust me
It just seems appropriate for Lakers and their legacy. The greatest duos in Lakers history were guard and big man. The guard is drafted and the BIG man is acquired by free agency or trade from another team. Wilt Chamberlain was acquired after Philly and Jerry West was drafted. Kareem came from Milwaukee and Magic was drafted. Shaq came from Orlando and Kobe was drafted. Let's see if the Lakers can pick up a big man to compliment Russell to set up another dynasty. It would be awesome to see this amazing pattern to continue in the Lakers future.
PrinceBachV They had already agreed to the trade and the Lakers told the Hornets what player to draft. So the Lakers basically drafted him although the pick belonged to Charlotte.
HOLLAHfoDOLLAH well I hope you're right about it cause Kupchaks job is on the line with this one so he better find a way idc how to land LaMarcus Aldridge
this pick is what i expected them to take. good job mitch. a big man pick still needs development, looking at how great anthony davis was he still needed years. they need a superstar now and a big man free agent. LA Gasol or Cousins we want one of you now.
I wasn't high on him until last week. Very humbled person and really nice handles and shot and court awareness. If he shines, he's going to be a superstar. Besides there's free agent bigs such as L.A., Big Al, and Gasol. I know we might not even get any of these bigs, but it's a point guard league now.
Im Lakers Fan.. For me its a good pick. Cuz we got Randle who is not a devensive player. If we draft okafor Lakers will not have a defending team. This is a good pick for me...
You can't use one case of a team winning to suggest that big men aren't needed thats a total fallacy. If its not a consistent trend than it doesn't prove anything all it shows is that its actually possible.
Just please don't trade this dude or Clarkson or especially Randle away, no matter who the player, they are our future, try to get some help and build around them
That's facts bro. They could easily sign Lamarcus or Kevin love. And Russell is going to be an elite point guard in the future or possibly in the start of the season.
This is a pretty good draft so I don't think you can go wrong with the second overall pick. I was hyped for Jah but damn this guy can ball. I'm liking how our future looks. All of you Laker fans who don't like this trade, need to trust in Mitch. He's made genius moves for us many times. Drafted Bynum, the Pau trade, the CP3 trade, the Dwight trade (at that time it was a highway robbery for us), and nearly pulled off a Cousins trade while at the same time breaking down Sacramento's front office. Let's not forget that Byron Scott is really good at developing guards. CP3, Kyrie, Clarkson, and now we have Russell.
Everybody saying negatives things about Russell will be the same one riding his cocktail when is gonna start to prevail and have success. You have to move on with time these days stretch 4's more considerable. I wanted okafor too but this isn't bad and it's a sign that we're signing a BIG in free agency
19 almost 20 points a game his freshmen season in college? Definitely the most talented player in the draft way better then towns. Good day to be a laker fan!
This is a great pick. People say that they already have Clarkson but you gotta think about Kobe not playing half the time because of back to backs, injuries, or general rest.
awesomecutepandas Both Clarkson & Russell are combo guards. They can both play SG or PG.That means you can slide Kobe to SF until Lakers can find another SF replacement.
just Like Curry nobody was wow when he came in the league...but look at where he is now...MVP and champion....I luv this pick.. 6.5 guard that has great vision can shoot and handle the rock ...D is a lil suspect but how do u compensate that get Wet on fools on the offensive end...Russ...Clarkson....Randle...Lakeshow 2.0
Great pickup, Okafor is a slow footed center who's average at defense. Not only that but he's a bad pairing with Randle. Russell gives us another combo guard with size who can shoot, pair him with Clarkson and you got a a 1-2 combo with different styles that can grow and compete with each other. Now to address the fans that think we should pick up Aldridge our cousins up that doesn't make sense it takes away touches and growth away from Randle, I personally think we should go after a defensive center like DE Andre Jordan who doesn't need plays called to score, but that's just my opinion.
True, but he's completely overshadowed on that team plus him and Chris Paul been bumping heads. I doubt the Clippers will offer him max money and going to the Lakers would mean he doesn't have to change his lifestyle. On top of that he'll switch from a 3 point shooting team to a team that have more slashers which means easier offensive rebound opportunities we'll fund out soon enough.
I love this pick. Russell is the best imo, but more importantly we can shed those same fans that weren't with us last 2 years, that jumped on the bandwagon after we won the 2nd pick. Okafor is derrick williams 2.0
I wanted towns but knew minny would take em..wanted too..okafor no lie because we have a gapping hole at center and especially if we dnt retain ed Davis, and we're not retaining hill so that leaves us with black and sacre..black is solid but undersized..suckre is garbage.. Jerry west said Russel will be the best player in the draft..can't argue with the best GM of all time arguably.. Jerry west has an incredible eye for talent. So ill take his word for it.Russel is a good shooter and underrated play maker..fearless and underrated athletically his vertical leap at the combine was close to 40.. We dnt have to overpay for PGs like dragic,rondo, etc..we set..we can go all out on bigs and wings..I'm under the assumption that management knows they'll land a big in FA..just can't see em drafting a PG and no centers in this draft without knowing they wnt land bigs in FA or trade for some.. Also, I think Lakers didn't wanna be like the blazers taking a big just because they needed a big but rather not missing out on a potential all star like how blazers did drafting Bowie when they could of drafted MJ..I know they had drexler..but a lot of the times its best to draft best talent than for position.. Think Lakers felt Russel was best talent available at #2.. I believe we land bigs in FA and wings..hopefully Russel pans out to be like curry??we'll see got faith in management.. I'm a diehard laker fan and been my whole life..even if I disagree with this pick I'll never stop supporting my team.. #L4L
They can easily trade him or clarkson... Clarkson is already being considered as a part of the trade involving demarcus.... that's why they drafted him. It gives them more leverage in the FA Market
So I did the draft in NBA draft for 2k and I drafted Russell :0 he is like lilerid and rondo he can shoot 3's and pass the ball super well great pick for the lakers
The prodigal son returns!!! The real Lakers plan was to have other teams develop him for the past few years and then return him to back us right at the start of his prime. Pelinka is a genius.
He was a bust then. He's still a bust now. What has he done to earn himself a max contract!
@@bobbydenezza7795 drop 31 today
@@user91200 He choked against the Nuggets 😡😡
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HE AINT EVEN STRETCH DOEEEEEEEEE..........DOEEEEEE
Lol nearly 3 years later
brian rad DOEEEEE
he could be the no.1 pick if he stretch DOEE
stretch do
Who's here after he returned to the Lakers
I am!
I felt so bad for Okafor and the Sixers. Seems like they don't want each other lol
Well that's mutual, Okafor wanted to go to LA and Sixers wanted Russell.
I think he will play good for the 76ers
I wish the Sixers got a guard instead (Mudiay or Winslow). Okafor will look better in Knicks
fightnight14 very true. what the fuck were they thinking drafting kristaps
Oh my poor pitiful knicks
WELCOME HOME, D-LO!
As a Lakers fan, I Love this pick. Welcome to LA Russell! Future Rookie of the Year right there!
He's from Ohio he's an east coast guy and is going to leave and help cleveland win an championship. I just hope my heat made an right decision and draft justice winslow
Florvince Joseph Ohio isn't the east coast
Leave LA to go to Cleveland?? Dude STFU with that BS!!!
Florvince Joseph LOL Because he has a choice? We will have him on contract for a while and then he will be a restricted free agent. Plus he sounded like he wants to play in LA. Btw you should be busy on saying your farewells to Wade, not talking about the Lakers.
Florvince Joseph Not even from Ohio you noob.
isnt this the "he aint even warmed up DOOOOOOHHHH" guy?
Danzel Beasley oh yeah whoops. its been a while since ive seen that
Joshy Song That's not actually him doe... is it?? LOL
BullShitThat it actually is him lol
André Coleman Omfg it really is him XD
Joshy Song someone link me lol
Welcome BACK to LA, D-Lo!!
I'm so excited for this season...I have really high expectations for this young man and the organization to rebound back after last years horrific season
Even Silver looked surprised when he read it lmao
that's How D'lo Back to L.A
Brilliant Pick!!! have you seen him lately?? 39 points w 8, 3 pointers against the Nets. Lakers got a new star.
How Bout Now? Fuck that Snitch
+Ink 29 being a snitch doesn't effect your basketball skills
+Ink 29 it will pass. its a stupid thing he did. there are far worse things that happen
You half right he’s an all star but for the wrong team :(
@toast he's back tho
And now he is gone again 😢
Very good choice for L. A. The top teams in the west have very talented PGs & plus the Lakers always got big men either through trades or free agency.
That reaction tho!
Compared to the Knicks pick!
Now a 2019 all star and the most improved player
Welcome home to Los Angeles Lakers D Lo! I'm glad this day has come. Ice in my veins!
Mix between Curry and James Harden
sam noroozi lol deluded.
sam noroozi I actually might agree with you there. he has a pretty quickish release is very elusive around defenders like Curry and is crafty like Harden. Also a lefty too. Will blossom under Kobe
Brown Duff that don't even sound right blossom under kobe lol you mean broken by kobe
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahaha u a laker fan tho?....
Brad Piff it's a pretty standard term.
Today's date that 2nd pick just hit a game winner DLOADING
Lots of salty 76er fans
Ikr they wanted russel not 6 centers
Christoper Obonyano LMAO
Reptilian Monk try being a Lakers fan right now we wanted Okafor but instead we get Russell
sexypimp911 The Lakers not stupid they after a big man right now and they gone get one. I think they feel this guy is clearly going to be a difference maker in the NBA all the experts agree on that, but there were some concerns about Oakfor. They are going to get a NBA tested big man and keep this guy as a play maker. Neither of these guys would be a bad pick but people acting like picking this dude over Okafor was like picking Mathew Dellavedova over Shaquille Oneal. Russell can flat out ball plus he has a killer mentality he's not passive, actually he's kinda cocky but cocky in a good way and you need that on your team. All the Lakers coaches said he was the best at the workouts and the best player in the draft so you got to trust them. He is going to really open up things for L.A . Don't worry about a big man Lakers gone get a big and its going to be a good one trust me
Lakers have never drafted a big man anyways they either get them in free agency or in a trade
It just seems appropriate for Lakers and their legacy. The greatest duos in Lakers history were guard and big man. The guard is drafted and the BIG man is acquired by free agency or trade from another team. Wilt Chamberlain was acquired after Philly and Jerry West was drafted. Kareem came from Milwaukee and Magic was drafted. Shaq came from Orlando and Kobe was drafted. Let's see if the Lakers can pick up a big man to compliment Russell to set up another dynasty. It would be awesome to see this amazing pattern to continue in the Lakers future.
HOLLAHfoDOLLAH Nice
HOLLAHfoDOLLAH No.
PrinceBachV uts was so close to the draft it he might as well have been drafted by the lakers.
PrinceBachV They had already agreed to the trade and the Lakers told the Hornets what player to draft. So the Lakers basically drafted him although the pick belonged to Charlotte.
HOLLAHfoDOLLAH well I hope you're right about it cause Kupchaks job is on the line with this one so he better find a way idc how to land LaMarcus Aldridge
This was such a great pick for the lakers!!!
Agreed
alienzero52 aaaand now he’s in Brooklyn lmao
Mike Jim then he got traded to gs then got traded to Minnesota
it all comes back around lol
this pick is what i expected them to take. good job mitch. a big man pick still needs development, looking at how great anthony davis was he still needed years. they need a superstar now and a big man free agent. LA Gasol or Cousins we want one of you now.
Lmao at 0:18 Jahlil dad on the right 😂😂
okafor's reaction like "Wtf is happening, russell son of a bitch"
Russell with the biggest pop of the night
d'angelo russell: from "HE AIN'T EVEN STRETCH DOEEEEEEEEEEEE" to 2nd pick in the draft.
He doesn't disappoint💪🏻
Crazy to think Okafor not even in the league anymore
I wasn't high on him until last week. Very humbled person and really nice handles and shot and court awareness. If he shines, he's going to be a superstar. Besides there's free agent bigs such as L.A., Big Al, and Gasol. I know we might not even get any of these bigs, but it's a point guard league now.
Jahlil was like "this some bullshit."😑 😅😅😅😅
Lakers baby! Happy with this pick and happy for the kid
Still flying under the radar in 2017
I love how they zoomed in on Okafor he was like oh shit
Do your thing young man. Welcome to the Lakers!
I like this guys game. Nice handles can shoot it. He plays with rhythm and he's smooth.
1:17 D'Angelo Russell is a SAVANT passing the ball.
Here after he got traded to the lakers
You could tell he was expecting the Sixers with the red and white tux. LOL
Welcome Russell! You bleed purple and gold now.
Im Lakers Fan.. For me its a good pick. Cuz we got Randle who is not a devensive player. If we draft okafor Lakers will not have a defending team. This is a good pick for me...
Felt the same way can't have 2 bigs in the paint that can't stretch the floor and can't play good D
Yep big men are not needed anymore in the league. Warriors won without any big men in the paint
You can't use one case of a team winning to suggest that big men aren't needed thats a total fallacy. If its not a consistent trend than it doesn't prove anything all it shows is that its actually possible.
With second pick in the 2016 nba draft the Los Angeles Lakers select Brandon Ingram from duke university
The lakers actually have a bright future. They just need to get k love or aldrige and they'll actually make the play offs in the west.
Just please don't trade this dude or Clarkson or especially Randle away, no matter who the player, they are our future, try to get some help and build around them
Oof lmao
You would've been a better GM
You right
The lakers should’ve took your advice
😂😂😂😂
Lmao Isn't this the "he didn't even stretch doeeeeee doe" guy?!!!!
That's facts bro. They could easily sign Lamarcus or Kevin love. And Russell is going to be an elite point guard in the future or possibly in the start of the season.
That's crazy. The first and second draft picks play together now
To this day, he got traded back
This is a pretty good draft so I don't think you can go wrong with the second overall pick. I was hyped for Jah but damn this guy can ball. I'm liking how our future looks. All of you Laker fans who don't like this trade, need to trust in Mitch. He's made genius moves for us many times. Drafted Bynum, the Pau trade, the CP3 trade, the Dwight trade (at that time it was a highway robbery for us), and nearly pulled off a Cousins trade while at the same time breaking down Sacramento's front office.
Let's not forget that Byron Scott is really good at developing guards. CP3, Kyrie, Clarkson, and now we have Russell.
Nice I'm hyped now I'm glad we snatched him up real talk
Still can't believe the "he aint even stretch doeee" guy is gonna play for the Lakers.
Everybody saying negatives things about Russell will be the same one riding his cocktail when is gonna start to prevail and have success. You have to move on with time these days stretch 4's more considerable. I wanted okafor too but this isn't bad and it's a sign that we're signing a BIG in free agency
Revisiting this after learning D'Angelo Russell was traded and thrashed by Magic Johnson pains me
19 almost 20 points a game his freshmen season in college? Definitely the most talented player in the draft way better then towns. Good day to be a laker fan!
Lakers on the rise!
And now he an allstar
This is a great pick. People say that they already have Clarkson but you gotta think about Kobe not playing half the time because of back to backs, injuries, or general rest.
NBA 2016 Rookie of the year right here
Karl Towns said to Jahlil: 'If I'm not going to LA , neither are you , fool "....hahaha
Lol Okafor shit his pants when he got skipped
We'll regret not picking up a big man with those post skills. Very rare breed, very rare.
Dude we are getting star big men in Free Agency lol
+Frieza Cold Are we?
Jesus-is LORD Yes
We got Roy Hibbert and he has improved a lot.
Frieza Cold "Hibbert" HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHA ;)
"he aint even stretch doe......doeeeeeee"
Lakers already had clarkson, why draft this dude?
awesomecutepandas Cuz Clarkson rated a 75 on 2k and Russel will be a 79
If Lakers get cousins they'll have to trade clarckson!
awesomecutepandas Both Clarkson & Russell are combo guards. They can both play SG or PG.That means you can slide Kobe to SF until Lakers can find another SF replacement.
Noah Lopez LMAO
It's kobes replacement don't worry
Ohio State players of recent memory......Greg Oden,Jarrett Sullinger,Evan Turner,....
just Like Curry nobody was wow when he came in the league...but look at where he is now...MVP and champion....I luv this pick.. 6.5 guard that has great vision can shoot and handle the rock ...D is a lil suspect but how do u compensate that get Wet on fools on the offensive end...Russ...Clarkson....Randle...Lakeshow 2.0
Lakers be like to Russell "Bye felicity" haha, now he shall be stuck with the Nets
Lakers formula to winning a title = Draft a Guard then sign or trade for a bigman.
Free Agency is where we are getting our Big Men
Russell. I love you.
Our very own Harden. Clarkson would be Westbrook and our Z-BO, Randle.
Yikes bro
Holy shit this aged terribly
Congratulations to a fellow Buckeye!
Knicks fans went crazy thinking they would get Okafor.
D’Snitch is back with the Lakers.
2019 NBA All Star
Big player!!!!!! Lakers!!
Talented kid, looking forward to getting his jersey.
I thought this was a dumb move and Mitch was at it again not getting a big man then realized they could still get Cousins since they got another PG.
Dallas Jackson We're not getting Cousins most likely. But we have a really good shot at Lamarcus Aldridge. Hoping for the best for my Lakers tho.
Awesome , just awesome !
Great pickup, Okafor is a slow footed center who's average at defense. Not only that but he's a bad pairing with Randle. Russell gives us another combo guard with size who can shoot, pair him with Clarkson and you got a a 1-2 combo with different styles that can grow and compete with each other. Now to address the fans that think we should pick up Aldridge our cousins up that doesn't make sense it takes away touches and growth away from Randle, I personally think we should go after a defensive center like DE Andre Jordan who doesn't need plays called to score, but that's just my opinion.
Thank you someone with a brain
True, but he's completely overshadowed on that team plus him and Chris Paul been bumping heads. I doubt the Clippers will offer him max money and going to the Lakers would mean he doesn't have to change his lifestyle. On top of that he'll switch from a 3 point shooting team to a team that have more slashers which means easier offensive rebound opportunities we'll fund out soon enough.
+Coley Boone Smh....
Tell me about it now smh
Annndddddd he's gone
Okafor was about to walk up and get the keys to the Enzo Ferrari, but was handed the keys to a Toyota Prius.
I like that lakers hat
I love this pick. Russell is the best imo, but more importantly we can shed those same fans that weren't with us last 2 years, that jumped on the bandwagon after we won the 2nd pick. Okafor is derrick williams 2.0
okafor was like god please let the knicks pick me now
I love his game but Lakers really should of got Okafor ... Okafor was way more valuable #StayMeloMyFriends
GodMelo Anthony Lakers have improved drastically!
Him and Randle wouldn't really work together tho, both being amazing post players.
Chicago Sports Pau & Bynum? Marc & Randolph?
Chicago Sports Kobe and Shaq?
***** Kobe isn't a big man tho
00:15 is that pdflo Lol n as a Lakers fan we needed a big man n okafor really wanted to go to the Lakers 😒
he aint even stretch dooooe
doooooooooooooooee
Yes sir so i can play him beside clarkson and Bryant and Randle.The center still the question
***** But Grizzlies said didn't shopping Gasol?I just hope the best for Los Angeles Lakers
He even wore red thinking the Sixers will draft him.
I wanted towns but knew minny would take em..wanted too..okafor no lie because we have a gapping hole at center and especially if we dnt retain ed Davis, and we're not retaining hill so that leaves us with black and sacre..black is solid but undersized..suckre is garbage.. Jerry west said Russel will be the best player in the draft..can't argue with the best GM of all time arguably..
Jerry west has an incredible eye for talent. So ill take his word for it.Russel is a good shooter and underrated play maker..fearless and underrated athletically his vertical leap at the combine was close to 40.. We dnt have to overpay for PGs like dragic,rondo, etc..we set..we can go all out on bigs and wings..I'm under the assumption that management knows they'll land a big in FA..just can't see em drafting a PG and no centers in this draft without knowing they wnt land bigs in FA or trade for some..
Also, I think Lakers didn't wanna be like the blazers taking a big just because they needed a big but rather not missing out on a potential all star like how blazers did drafting Bowie when they could of drafted MJ..I know they had drexler..but a lot of the times its best to draft best talent than for position.. Think Lakers felt Russel was best talent available at #2..
I believe we land bigs in FA and wings..hopefully Russel pans out to be like curry??we'll see got faith in management.. I'm a diehard laker fan and been my whole life..even if I disagree with this pick I'll never stop supporting my team.. #L4L
Dude looks like a combination of Chris Brown and Carmelo Anthony.
Good job lakers! Happy about this draft .. Poor Okafor he looked sad when lakers didn't pick him lol
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS. HE'S GOT SKILL.
They can easily trade him or clarkson... Clarkson is already being considered as a part of the trade involving demarcus.... that's why they drafted him. It gives them more leverage in the FA Market
LaMarcus Aldridge next on the list.
Welcome to the Lakers
DLo and B-Scott brewing.
sweet pick he will do great things if he trains hard
Most exciting to surprising pick of the the draft
So I did the draft in NBA draft for 2k and I drafted Russell :0 he is like lilerid and rondo he can shoot 3's and pass the ball super well great pick for the lakers
Does this mean DeMarcus Cousins is going 2 end up a Laker now?
8> I love the pick he thank GOD 1st before he say something else. Thank GOD 8> :D