Nets' D'Angelo Russell Sends Recommendation to NBA Peers Ahead of Finals Game 7

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 6:17 PM ET

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell had a rough final game of the 2024-25 NBA season on April 3, 2025 as he did not score a point in 13 minutes of action.

The former Ohio State Buckeyes and Los Angeles Lakers star is known for his smooth all-around game and ability to get his teammates involved on offense with deft passing and leadership skills.

On Friday, Russell shared an unexpected highlight reel of his time in the league, featuring 19 minutes of what most people believe is a lost art in the NBA: the mid-range game.

Russell included a message for today's NBA players that was not widely accepted as fans shared differing opinions.

"Like I said work on that shhhh!" Russell said on X along with a 19 minute, 19 second clip of himself shooting and scoring mid-range jump shots.

Russell played on the big stage of the NBA Playoffs many times with the Lakers but has been relegated to the background as awaits the start of next season.

Like I said work on that shhhhh! https://t.co/Ncmw2Z6kpU
— D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) June 20, 2025

"This is like Westbrook at OKC highlights," one fan said.

"Ignore the haters Russ. We love you," another fan said.

"Fry them goat they just mad LeBron held you back when you were on the Lakers," another added.

"They found all 19 minutes of your mid-range game," another said with a crying emoji.

Russell, 29, has played in just 58 games over the past two seasons with the Nets and Lakers following his 76 game season in 2023-2024 with former LA coach Darvin Ham's team in the City of Angels.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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