Scoring ball-handlers are on the rise. The NBA has come to accept and value the combo guard's versatility.
We just saw the Los Angeles Lakers take D'Angelo Russell No. 2 last year over bigs Jahlil Okafor and Kristaps Porzingis. Meanwhile, Kentucky's Jamal Murray is in the process of making a top-five case of his own, having emerged as one of the most potent guards in college hoops. He's currently on a tear, averaging 25.8 points through six games in February, while Russell was just named the Los Angeles Lakers' starting point guard from here on out, according to ESPN Los Angeles' Baxter Holmes.
The appeal to both players stems from their abilities to generate offense, whether it's off the dribble or off the ball. They share 2-guard size with sharp skills that compensate for average athleticism.
So who's the better long-term option?
With the same February 23 birthdays, Russell is exactly one year older than Murray, who's already listed at 12 pounds heavier. Murray has the stronger frame and a little extra bounce, which we've seen on some recent highlight dunks. < ...
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2016 Draft Prospect vs. NBA Player: Jamal Murray or D’Angelo Russell?
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