As a data-driven analyst who lives by the rhythm of modern athletics, I’ve watched Russell’s decline with quiet precision. His 2024 stats—12.9 PPG, 36.7% FG, 29.7% 3P—are not just bad; they’re a systemic unraveling of his peak. He’s still young, but efficiency has collapsed while defense eroded. Joining Milwaukee isn’t a reset—it’s a gamble with gravity.