NBA News: Lakers get D'Angelo Russel 2nd overall NBA draft

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Brooklyn, NY - The rebuilding Los Angeles Lakers pick the Ohio State's promising point guard D'Angelo Russel from the 2nd overall NBA draft on Thursday and ignoring the center Jahlil Okafor to prioritize the ball handler with the potential of greatness in NBA. Russel averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists with his season on the Buckeyes.

General Manager Mitch Kupchak view on acquiring the no. 2 overall pick, "We felt (Russell), at No. 2, was a player we couldn't pass up."
 
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