Kendall Jenner may finally be in love! On November 1, the 20-year-old model was seen at the courtside in Los Angeles cheering the Lakers and her rumored new crush, D'Angelo Russell, 19 -- an act which immediately sparked dating rumors. So, who is this man that had Kendall all googly eyed? Here are five things you would likely want to know about Kendall's reported new beau!
1. He is fresh out of collegeâŚbut only one year of it.
DâAngelo attended Ohio State University where he played basketball, but it wasnât long before he was snatched up by a professional team. He was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year before being selected by the Lakers in the second overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, which meant that he only has one year of college under his belt.
2. He has a patented hashtag on social media.
If you thought computers were the only things that said "LoadingâŚ," think again â thatâs DâAngeloâs signature phrase! He uses the hashtag #Loading⌠in practically every Instagram post, and his social media handles are even Dloading! "Iâm loading to success. Like, my dreams are right around the corner. You set goals for yourself, and once you reach that dream or that goal, you set a new goal, and youâll forever be loadingâŚ" DâAngelo explained the meaning behind the mysterious phrase, according to ElevenWarriors.com.
3. Heâs lived in four different regions of the United States
DâAngelo grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where he attended high school for one year before transferring to a school in Montverde, Florida, to continue his budding basketball career. He then moved to the midwest for his time at Ohio State, and now resides in California as he plays with the Lakers. Who knows where heâll end up next!
4. He has already been on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Just before his first season with the Lakers got started, DâAngelo graced the cover of the famed sports publication as the "student" to "mentor" Kobe Bryant for Sports Illustratedâs NBA Preview issue. Not a bad way to kickstart your professional basketball career!
5. He plays two positions for the Lakers.
As if DâAngelo doesnât seem talented enough being a 19-year-old in the NBA, he can play two positions! He is listed as a Guard on NBA.com because he plays both point guard and shooting guard, which are crucial to the teamâs scoring. Basically, itâs DâAngeloâs job to make baskets â no wonder Kendall loves watching him so much!