Millionaire D’Angelo Russell Makes 6-Figure Commitment as Hometown Return Turns Unforgettable

The star left-handed guard returned to his childhood park with a special purpose. Los Angeles Lakers star D’Angelo Russell announced a massive upgrade to the park that made him the star that he is now. Russell visited his hometown, Louisville, alongside his sister, Cloee Russell, to address the community. The 28-year-old not only addressed the people but also donated $100k to a 16.4-acre park for the future of the kids.

In his 9-season-long career, Russell has played for four teams and managed to crack lucrative deals. Currently, the star returned to the Lakers fold with an average pay of $18 million per year. After coming out of a humble background, the star made himself an empire in the NBA world. D’Lo even opened up about the struggles he faced, playing in the community park in childhood. Now, after making it big, the star decided to give back to the community.

Russell took to his IG stories and showcased the snippets of the event. He reported Louisville Scoop’s story, and the caption read, “Good things happening in the community. Thank you to @dloading and team for giving 100k back to the Algonquin neighborhood.” 

D’Angelo Russell‘s foundation donated $100k to Algonquin Park for its upgrade and revamps. Speaking at the event, he said, “I feel like the access for kids nowadays is limited, so to get to the park and have access to be able to branch off and be as creative as you want to be,” reported Courier Journal.

The journal further stated that the park will soon have facilities for kids to improve their physical and mental health. Importantly, Russell also declared, “This is a start,” highlighting his will to give more to his neighborhood.

Did D’Angelo Russell follow in the footsteps of LeBron James?

Over the years, many NBA stars have come forward and engaged in various philanthropic activities. Out of the superstars, LeBron James stood out of the lot for his services to the people of Akron. Coming out of Akron, the superstar set up various facilities and job opportunities to uplift the lives of the poor.

Who else can Russell take inspiration from the Lakers’ very own King James? Notably, there isn’t any clarity on the part of whether James influenced D’Lo to engage in the noble cause.

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