Mavericks' D'Angelo Russell Credits Nets for Career Revival

D'Angelo Russell has credited the Brooklyn Nets organization with profoundly impacting his professional growth and career longevity by instilling discipline and structure that he found lacking during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. Russell described Brooklyn’s environment as highly organized, from the performance team to coaching, which taught him essential habits such as proper sleep, nutrition, and recovery, enabling him to sustain his NBA career. Reflecting on his journey, Russell highlighted how the Nets helped him transition from a nonchalant approach to a professional mindset, a change he attributes to his continued success. He also acknowledged Dwyane Wade’s influence in guiding him toward signing with Li-Ning and developing his own signature shoe line, the Wade DLo 1, which has been well received. Russell's praise of the Nets' organizational structure has been noted as a positive example in the league, potentially enhancing the franchise's appeal to future star players. Despite his appreciation for Brooklyn, Russell recently signed with the Dallas Mavericks, marking a new chapter in his career.