The Los Angeles Lakers will have to choose between D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young, and the best long-term choice should be obvious.
Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell continues to be swarmed by reporters on a daily basis since the Nick Young video scandal broke earlier this week. Russell, who at least once this week had to be escorted out of practice by security, told reporters he will "get physical back" if anyone tries to get violent with him, and added he "can't force peace."
ESPN's Michelle Beadle raised an interesting question about the D'Angelo Russell/Nick Young drama on Thursday. Beadle pointed out that while everyone seems to be furious with Russell for videotaping Young, seemingly no one has blasted Young for cheating on his girlfriend Iggy Azalea. Beadle's a known feminist and women's rights activist, so it isn't surprising to see her attempt to tackle a tough issue.
Dwyane Wade decided to interrupt Kobe Bryant’s presser following tonights game. #GoLakershttps://t.co/xQcGh5Djre
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 31, 2016
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was in the middle of one of his many crowded press conferences following a 102-100 win over the Miami Heat when none other than Dwyane Wade walked into the room and caused a stir. Bryant found it absolutely hilarious.
Marcelo Huertas seemed to drift out of bounds inexplicably, but he rallied to a make a fantastic trick steal on an unsuspecting Miami Heat player.
Lamar Odom in attendance at Staples, hugs @JeanieBuss pic.twitter.com/QpdAM5w9qr
— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) March 31, 2016
Former teammate and close friend Kobe Bryant invited Lamar Odom to attend the Los Angeles Lakers' showdown with the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, and Odom indeed made an appearance at the Staples Center. It was his first basketball game since overdosing back in October. In this video, Odom's seen hugging Lakers part owner Jeanie Buss.
Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell finally spoke to reporters about the Nick Young video leak on Wednesday night. Russell claims to have no clue how the video leaked, and said he feels "as sick as possible" about the incident.
The Los Angeles Lakers need to move on from Ryan Kelly this offseason.
The Nick Young-D'Angelo Russell videotape scandal has been the biggest story in sports, so naturally Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott was asked about it by reporters on Wednesday. Scott tried to deflect the question, but also indicated he was mainly disappointed that the story got out to the public, as he wanted things to be dealt with behind the scenes.
Stephen Jackson with the gospel pic.twitter.com/asjJ3ZfSwJ
— Brandon A. (@FameAdventura) March 30, 2016
There is some serious animosity going on in the Los Angeles Lakers' locker room right now. It centers around D'Angelo Russell videotaping teammate Nick Young without his knowledge and coercing him to admit that he cheated on fiancee Iggy Azalea. ESPN had former NBA player Stephen Jackson on today to ask him about the incident and Jackson seemed to be just as angry as Young.