CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 05: D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 05, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers do not think about getting a new superstar this off-season. D’Angelo Russell has taken on that role very well with his recent performances. He has been going nuclear ever since the All-Star break ended and has proven himself multiple times now.

He recently shared the reason behind this positive change in his form after delivering a stunning performance in the match against the Milwaukee Bucks. He shared his thoughts in the post-match conference expressing his desire to have “all the smoke.”

D’Angelo Russell says “Public Humiliation” is the reason for his explosive form

D’Angelo Russell issued strong statements after delivering an absolute stunner against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Throughout the world of Sports, different players have used different things as a source to motivate themselves and break past their limits. In DLo’s case, he has used the humiliation he suffered in his career as the driving force to motivate him. He confronted this matter in the post-game conference following the match against the Bucks.

Russell said that “Public Humiliation” had “molded him” into the destructive force he is today. Throughout his career, DLo has been criticized a lot and it is great to know that the Lakers star has used it as motivation instead of succumbing to it. DLo also said that he never lacks confidence and doesn’t fear confrontation. He highlighted that he wants “All the Smoke” and wants to talk about it. This high level of confidence in himself is a good sign for both D’Angelo Russell and the Lakers. It will help the player deliver great performances consistently and would be a great asset for the franchise in the future.

D’Angelo helps the Lakers secure victory against the mighty Bucks

The Lakers faced the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in a thrilling match that had the fans present in the arena on the edge of their seats. The Lakers struggled to contain the monstrous Giannis Antetokoumpo who secured the lead for his team in the second quarter. On the other hand, Damian Lillard also gives in his contributions from time to time to keep the lead alive. The Lakers were trailing the Bucks for most of the game, however, D’Angelo Russell took the responsibility of trimming the lead and giving his team hope.

In the end, the Lakers were able to secure the victory as DLo made the winning bucket and Spencer Dinwiddie made a crucial block in the final Bucks possession. D’Angelo Russell scored 44 points with 21 points of his season-high record coming in the fourth quarter alone. The Bucks had to suffer a narrow defeat with a final score of 123-122.

What do you think of D’Angelo Russell’s statements about his recent form? What do you think about DLo’s performance in the game against the Bucks? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.