The Origin Story
D'Angelo Russell is a professional basketball player and avid golfer who brings his love of the game to fans through his Backyard Golf channel.
Basketball Career
From Louisville, Kentucky, Russell starred at Montverde Academy and Ohio State before the Los Angeles Lakers took him second overall in 2015. He was an All-Star with Brooklyn in 2019 and played for six NBA franchises before signing with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association in 2026.