D'Angelo Russell highlighted the organizational structure differences between the Lakers and Nets, asserting that Brooklyn provided a more professional environment that shaped him positively as a player. After a challenging start with the Lakers, where he felt he lacked guidance, his time with the Nets under coach Kenny Atkinson significantly fostered his maturity and approach to the game. Russell's performance peaked during his All-Star season in 2018-19, reflecting the positive impact of Brooklyn's structured culture on his career development and growth.
The organization of Brooklyn is different. The performance, team, coach - everything about Brooklyn is different than what you would expect.
I came from the Lakers where the structure is not the same, and then I go to Brooklyn where it's all structure and it taught me how to be a professional.
When I was 19 and 20 years old, I approached the game in a way that was nonchalant. That changed when I got to the Nets.
I made my lone All-Star team in Brooklyn during the 2018-19 season as I averaged 21.1 points and seven assists.
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