D'Angelo Russell made a half-court shot while doing a sit-up
Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell found his shooting stroke after the All-Star break.
Over the past month, Russell has increased his field-goal percentage from 41.5 percent to 46.3 percent, with the biggest jump coming from beyond the arc — Russell's 3-point shooting has dramatically improved from 33.2 percent to 48.1 percent.
Russell's improved accuracy — coupled with Lakers head coach Byron Scott giving him more freedom — has resulted in some Stephen Curry-esque off-the-dribble shots from Russell, including the notable game-clincher against Brooklyn.
But apparently Russell has taken a cue from Curry's pre-game routine, too, as he was seen practicing — and making — insane trick shots before the Lakers' home tilt with the Orlando Magic on Tuesday:
Yes, that's a half-court shot on the way up from doing a sit-up.
The reigning MVP recently praised the rookie's talent, but if Curry isn't careful, Russell will be on his corner in no time.
Jovan Buha covers the NBA for FOX Sports. Follow him on Twitter: @jovanbuha.
