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NBA: Ranking Every Team’s Starting Backcourt Heading Into 2016-17

James Polazzon|
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Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) and Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) speak in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) and Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) speak in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

19. Los Angeles Lakers

Starting Backcourt: D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson

One of the youngest backcourts in the NBA, D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson  are only scratching the surface of their capabilities, especially the former.

After a tumultuous rookie season, the 2015 number two pick will be looking to bounce back from his incident with Nick Young and come into this season fresh and ready to learn and improve under new head coach Luke Walton.

Clarkson will also be hoping to once again make a leap after two superb seasons and signing what I believe to be the best value contract of the offseason. If the duo can keep improving this season and beyond, they won’t be stuck in the bottom half of the NBA much longer.

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