Prior to the Minnesota TimberWolves‘ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, one of the key players for the Wolves, D’Angelo Russell escaped a major car accident that could have proven to be fatal. However, thankfully, he was all right. The Wolves guard was also present on the court in the last two games for the Wolves. However, recently the news of his car accident spread through the internet, receiving a lot of comments and reactions from the NBA world.
The Wolves guard met with an accident on his way to the game against the Trail Blazers last Wednesday. As it turns out, his car hit a concrete barrier on a snowy road in Minnesota. Following that, it took out a guardrail. However, thankfully the 26-year-old didn’t suffer any injuries and started the game against the Trail Blazers on the same night.
Before Wednesday’s game against the Blazers, D’Angelo Russell was involved in a car accident.
“The Timberwolves guard avoided injuries and started the game that same day.” 🙏
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 6, 2023
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Though the All-Star didn’t get hurt, his car suffered some damage and needed to be fixed. Therefore, a tow car took it away from the place where the accident occurred.
NBA fans react to D’Angelo Russell escaping major injuries during a car accident
Meanwhile, the news of Russell’s car accident garnered a lot of fans’ comments on social media. Fans reacted quickly and flooded the comment section of Twitter. Most of them were thankful to God that the young star had no injuries. While one pointed out the dangers of driving in snow even if one knows how to drive.
Another user commented, “Damn just became a father too really puts things into perspective.” Overall, fans were glad to know that the 26-year-old suffered no injuries and that everything was fine.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
Damn just became a father too really puts things into perspective
— Clutch 🐐 (@am_clutch) January 6, 2023
Glad he's okay
— NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) January 6, 2023
That's wild, driving in the snow can be so dangerous even if you know how to.
— Cyro Asseo (@CyroAsseo) January 6, 2023
Glad you’re okay @Dloading 🙏🏻
— Jillian (@jillyfrknchilly) January 6, 2023
thank god for no injuries 🙏🏾
— . (@Nihiligo) January 6, 2023
God bless
— JSol (@nbatalk1993) January 6, 2023
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D Lo so inspirational
— 💊🍇🥤 (@sleazygeek) January 6, 2023
Following the accident, Russell started the game and finished the 113-106 win over the Trail Blazers with nine points, three rebounds, and seven assists. The All-Star has been pretty consistent throughout the season for the Wolves. He has averaged around 17 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. Interestingly, the Wolves guard is also leading in the average assists by a player per game among his teammates.
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There is no doubt that he is one of the most instrumental players for the Wolves this season. Last night, the 26-year-old showcased his flair again when he dished out 25 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. With the last two wins, the Wolves are currently placed in the 11th position in the Western Conference table.