D'Angelo Russell has made history by breaking the Los Angeles Lakers' single-season record for the most three-pointers, with 185, during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell surpassed Nick Van Exel's previous record of 183 three-pointers set in the 1994-95 season. In achieving this milestone, Russell recorded 27 points, 10 assists, and only 1 turnover, with six of his points coming from three-pointers. Over the season, Russell averaged 6.7 attempts per game and made 42.4% of them over 64 games. This achievement places Russell at the top of the franchise's history for three-pointers in a season, further solidifying his status as one of the Lakers' most proficient long-range shooters. His journey to this record included surpassing Lakers legends such as Kobe Bryant, who held the record for the second most threes in a season with 180. Russell's performance this season has been a key highlight for the Lakers, showcasing his exceptional shooting skills and contributing significantly to the team's success.
From one lefty to the next — franchise record for threes in a season belongs to @Dloading 🎯 https://t.co/CS1QZGJNRf
D'Angelo Russell Breaks Nick Van Exel's Lakers Single-Season 3-Point Record, via @amathur25 https://t.co/YStwZlBAYQ
D'Angelo Russell sets Lakers record for most 3-pointers in a single season, but that's not saying much (by @SamQuinnCBS) https://t.co/wyHeDPqeVA
D’Angelo Russell reflects on Lakers milestone after historic 3-point record #DAngeloRussell #LosAngelesLakers https://t.co/6vEKyVyN3M
D’Angelo Russell on setting the new #Lakers franchise high in three-pointers made in a season: “This franchise is one of the most prestigious.” #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/tCLBbRR9eJ https://t.co/mshYAm7Ijl
D'Angelo Russell on breaking the #Lakers single-season 3-point record: "It feels good to be a part of one of these type of deals. To have that record, I'm more than grateful...Now I'll try to shatter it, make it hard for the next person." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Most Threes In A Single Season In Lakers History D’Angelo Russell: 185 Nick Van Exel: 183 Kobe Bryant: 180 Nick Van Exel: 177 https://t.co/nM5SBD8AVQ
D'Angelo Russell now has the record for most 3-pointers made by a Laker in a single season 👏 https://t.co/ggfL0LZl0D
D’Angelo Russell is now the Lakers franchise leader in 3-pointers made in a single season, passing Nick Van Exel. @LakersSBN https://t.co/70hYSQkWT1
It's downright poetic that D'Angelo Russell would break a Laker record held by Nick Van Exel. Both were left-handed point guards who, at their best, were insanely charismatic and fun but also struck many fans as too aloof, too self-absorbed, with too big of mouths. AK
D'Angelo Russell (185 after back-to-back 3s) has passed Nick Van Exel (183) for the most 3-pointers in a season in Lakers franchise history.
With a 23-foot 3 from the left wing, D'Angelo Russell now owns the Lakers single-season record for most 3-pointers with 184, surpassing Nick Van Exel's 183 in 1995. @Dloading added his 185th moments later, putting LAL up 19-17 here against Philly in the 1st Q.
OFFICIAL: D’Angelo Russell has broken the Lakers franchise record for 3s in a season https://t.co/NGMRgPCHp4
tomorrow D’Angelo Russell will break the Lakers record for most 3-pointers in a single season 😳 https://t.co/hvoZ1GUHDx
D’Angelo Russell putting in work today at #Lakers practice. #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/CsrUEqoQnU
D'Angelo Russell had 27 PTS, 10 AST, 6 3PT, 1 TO and tied the Lakers franchise record for three-pointers in a single season! 183: DLo 183: Nick Van Exel 180: Kobe Bryant https://t.co/HoMihYEHOM
Top 3 seasons in Lakers history for 3-pointers: 183, D'Angelo Russell (2023-24): 6.7 attempts per game, made 42.4% over 64 games 183, Nick Van Exel (1994-95): 6.4 attempts per game, made 35.8% over 80 games 180, Kobe (2005-06): 6.5 attempts per game, made 34.7% over 80 games
D'Angelo Russell: "I think everybody has that in the back of their minds knowing that we're coming to the end of the season. We're trying to get in playoff form." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
D'Angelo Russell on tieing the record: "It's really cool to know that and to get credit for it. It's just really cool to get credit for your game." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Darvin Ham on D'Angelo Russell: "He has a green room, not a green light." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
With six 3s tonight, D'Angelo Russell (183) is now tied with Nick Van Exel (183) for the most 3-pointers in a season in Lakers franchise history.
D'Angelo Russell has tied the Lakers single season record for 3-Point FGs 🤯 https://t.co/aMgXr96d96
D'Angelo Russell ties Nick Van Exel for the Lakers Single Season Three Point Record. He has a chance to break the tie on Friday against the 76ers.
With six 3-pointers tonight, D'Angelo Russell is up to 183 3s on the season -- tying the single season franchise mark set by Nick Van Exel in 1994-95.
D'Angelo Russell is just 2 three-pointers shy of passing Nick Van Excel for the Laker player with the most triples in a single-season.
D'Angelo Russell (182) is 2 triples away from passing Nick Van Exel (1994-95) for the most single-season 3's in franchise history (183). Tonight, he passed Kobe's 180 for No. 2, and Van Exel's 177 for No. 3. Russell also holds the record for Brooklyn (234 in 2018-19).
The Best Pure 3-point Shooter in Lakers History. D’angelo Russell. https://t.co/PaxSJrtusR
D'Angelo Russell passes Kobe Bryant for 2nd most threes in a season in Lakers History with 181. Russell needs two more to catch all-time leader Nick Van Exel.