Out with the old, in with the new.
Kobe Bryant’s 2015-16 campaign will be his final one in the NBA, so the Lakers are giving their young guys opportunities to shine, as they should.
Rookie point guard D’Angelo Russell, who has a bright future ahead of him, had the best game of his young career so far on Wednesday night, as he dropped 23 points against the Timberwolves and hit a clutch game-tying shot to force overtime.
Check out the concentration and skill Russell used in leaning in and banking home this shot. Kobe sure loved it, judging by his reaction.
D’Angelo Russell hits a crazy off balance shot to tie the Wolves and force OT, Kobe loves it pic.twitter.com/tehmSkTCWA
— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) December 10, 2015
Welcome to the NBA, young/rising star! Unfortunately, the Lakers lost the game in overtime 123-122.