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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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Jan 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 115-89. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the third quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 115-89. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons

The Pistons are firm in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference thanks in part to Johnson’s play off the bench.

While he’s also been inconsistent on the wing he’s had his moments for Detroit and has flashed serious two-way potential.

His performance against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday was nice to see as he put up 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting and 10 rebounds in just 23 minutes of action.

Johnson has next for the Pistons and will develop into a key player for the team in time.

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