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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: How High Is D’angelo Russell’s Ceiling?

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts after making a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts after making a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /
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We’re nearly halfway through the NBA season already and this year’s rookie class has shown real promise, including Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell.

Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) reacts after making a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) reacts after making a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Welcome to the almost-halfway point in the NBA season, fans.

It’s been a great year so far but there’s still fantastic basketball left.There have been veteran teams that have separated from the pack but also some surprising flashes of brilliance from some of the young studs.

In these rankings the focus is on the 2015-16 rookie class, and each week I’ve taken a look at the top first-year players as well as a key question involving one of the better prospects.

This week: just how high is D’Angelo Russell’s ceiling?

Let’s get it.

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