D’Angelo Russell has stepped up the most to support LeBron James and Anthony Davis

By Kerrie Jacobs-Bryant

Published 3 days ago

The Lakers supporting cast are coming together to help their franchise stars put wins on the board, but one player has shone above the rest.

Highlights

The Lakers have faced injuries to key players, but the supporting cast is starting to step up and support LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
D'Angelo Russell has been the most consistent player among the role players, providing strong playmaking and improved shooting.
While it's too early to label him a third star, Russell has shown to be vital to the Lakers' offensive success and complements James and Davis well.