D'Angelo Russell's journey from Lakers trade chip to clutch-time hero - 'I'm ready for it. I studied for this test' - ESPN
HOURS AFTER A midseason trade sent him to Los Angeles, D'Angelo Russell picked up the phone. It was Feb. 9, 2023, and on the other end was Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, calling to welcome the 28-year-old guard back to the franchise that drafted him second overall in 2015.