D’Angelo Russell was the star of the show on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers blew out the Portland Trail Blazers 134-110. At the end of the contest, though, the 27-year-old looked quite sad as he sat on the bench.
Russell’s postgame interview on the court did little to dispel the notion that something might be up here. The former All-Star sounded a bit off as he spoke about the game.
I mean that’s what we all dream to do,” Russell said. “You go back to growing up, you practice moves, you try things in your backyard. Never thought you’d actually get the chance to do it. Never thought I’d be able to pull a bounce pass lob to LeBron James in a game. Things like that just keeps you going, keeps you enjoying the game, just fun.”
The mood in the locker room after the game also gives more credence to the notion that the end might be near for Russell’s time with the Lakers. Despite just getting a big win, it appears the locker room was all too quiet.
“Lakers locker room quiet, DLO sounds emotional, Rui doesn’t look right. Something is going on.”
