NBA's First Overall Picks: D'Angelo Russell's Journey
From Ohio State to the Lakers
D'Angelo Russell's NBA journey began as the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. As a point guard, Russell made his mark with the Lakers, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2016. During his time with Ohio State, Russell led the team, averaging 19.3 points per game, placing him second in the Big Ten.
Notable First Round Picks
Besides Russell, other notable players selected in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft include Kristaps Porziņģis, drafted fourth by the New York Knicks, and Myles Turner, selected 11th by the Indiana Pacers.
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