Golden State Warriors: 3 pivotal takeaways from Dubs media day

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Draymond Green #23, Stephen Curry #30, Klay Thompson #11, and D'Angelo Russell #0 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a picture during the Golden State Warriors media day at Chase Center on September 30, 2019 in San Francisco, California. 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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D’Angelo Russell is excited to be with the Big 3

There’s no denying that playing with the Warriors as a young guard trying to find his rhythm with a team would be thrilling. That was the reality for D’Angelo Russell, who was signed a four-year max deal with the Warriors.

While many fans have talked up trading him for more pertinent assets, as of now, Russell is the team’s long-term plan for the future. At just 23, he’ll be around in the league at a high level for at least a decade.

Entering just his fifth season, this will be the first time his team has championship aspiration, and he can thank Thompson, Green, and Curry, three players he’s stoked to be sharing the court with this season, for that.

D'Angelo Russell on playing with Steph Curry: "I'm so excited. I'm trying to act like I've been here before and a 10-year vet. But this is so cool to play with Steph, Klay and Draymond."
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) September 30, 2019

Averaging 21.1 points per game last season, Russell’s shown improvement each of his first four seasons. He’ll have the opportunity with Thompson out to yet again showcase improvement, hopefully aiming to average over 24 per game this season.

Russell’s excited, Curry’s excited, and the Warriors’ diehard fans are excited.

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