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Golden State Warriors: D’Angelo Russell has been working on a quicker release

By Nathan Beighle

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 20: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 20: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Four of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors newly-acquired star shooting guard D’Angelo Russell is working on having a quicker release on his jump shot.

The Golden State Warriors have always transformed and molded their team to fit the newly-acquired star. That’s what they did with Kevin Durant, and it’s what they’ll be doing with D’Angelo Russell in October.

As it appears though, it’s not just the Warriors that are preparing for a new look but Russell as well. He’s been in the gym with NBA-renown trainer Chris Brickley. With Brickley, Russell’s working on finishing through contact and, more importantly, a quicker release.

Here’s the video, showing how Russell’s working to improve his game.

After spending Friday and Saturday in Columbus for former collegiate coach Thad Matta’s induction to the OSU Hall of Fame and then the Ohio State-Cincinnati game, Russell must have flown to New York, the headquarters of Black Ops Basketball, Brickley’s home for skilled coaching.

Brickley, who consistently runs open gyms with top-tier talent during the offseason, has worked extensively with players like CJ McCollum and James Harden. It’s neat seeing Russell look to the best to enhance his game ahead of what could be a career year for the youngster.

Russell, 23, is coming off a career year. He averaged 21.1 points per game last season, earning his first All-Star appearance. That’ll be a more difficult accomplishment in an absolutely loaded West, but that’s not to take away anything from Russell’s 2018 All-Star appearance.

He earned that, and after agreeing to a sign-and-trade from Brooklyn to Golden State, the former Buckeye will be joining a team capable of contending for a championship. For the first time in his career, Russell’s team has real championship aspirations.

He’ll be a major factor in how close they get to their fourth title in six years. Implementing Russell will be huge, and with Stephen Curry likely to get the bulk of the shots and Draymond Green likely to orchestrate the offense, Russell’s quickening of his shot is all-around ideal for Golden State.

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He’s working to improve, and that’s all Golden State can ask for as of now.

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