D'Angelo Russell to Wear No. 1 In the Pros Because He Should've Been the First Pick

By D.J. Byrnes on June 30, 2015 at 10:33 am
D'Angelo Russell with Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak
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D'Angelo Russell said before the NBA Draft that he was the best player available.

The Minnesota Timberwolves disagreed with his #take, and drafted former Kentucky star Karl-Anthony Towns No. 1 overall instead.

Russell will wear No. 1 in the pros, and today on The Dan Patrick Show, he explained why:

Among other things, Russell said his goal is to be the smartest player on the floor and the best possible teammate. His new backcourt mate, Kobe Bryant, would be a great teacher of the former. Russell would probably be wise, however, to skip Kobe Bryant's teammate seminars. 

Time will tell if the Timberwolves come to rue their decision. 

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