D’Angelo Russell is a name that often gets overshadowed by bigger names on the Los Angeles Lakers. Nevertheless, this doesn’t diminish the fact that Russell is a great point guard for the Lakers and complements the playing style of the purple and gold.
Reuniting with the Lakers this season, Russell has left his mark on the team with his performance. The details of his reuniting contract with the Lakers were under discussion when he signed with the franchise, so let’s delve into that.
D’Angelo Russell Lakers contract
D’Angelo Russell signed with the Los Angeles Lakers after becoming a free agent as he did not renew his contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Russell signed a two-year deal with the Lakers estimated to be worth around $36 million, and he is guaranteed $36 million.
He will earn an estimated average annual salary of $18 million and will play the Lakers’ 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons until his contract runs out after which he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Russell’s rookie contract with the Lakers spanned four years and was valued at $23 million. After leaving the Lakers, he signed a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors worth $16.4 million. Upon joining the Brooklyn Nets, he secured his career’s maximum contract with a four-year deal estimated to be worth around $117 million. Although his market value has declined since then, his skills and utility remain consistent. The Lakers are effectively utilizing his scoring abilities and playmaking skills.
D’Angelo reveals his plans with $500k prize money from IST
The Lakers have successfully secured a spot in the finals of the inaugural In-Season Tournament and are set to face the Indiana Pacers as their final opponents. D’Angelo Russell recently disclosed his plans for the prize money that the Lakers would receive if they emerged victorious in the tournament. Every player would receive a cash prize of $500,000 if they win the In-Season tournament, with an additional $200,000 awarded to the finalist teams for making it to the finals.
Upon being asked what he would do with the prize money, D’Angelo replied, “I would probably spend it on vacation. I do not think that I would spend it on a car or something like that. Yeah, I would spend it on a vacation. Bring the whole family and friends and their family and their friends’ family and their friends.”
From his response it looked like, Russell might miss some matches if the Lakers won the Tournament, Anthony Davis was also asked the same question and his answer was a very heartwarming one.
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