D'Angelo Russell's leadership and on-court presence are vital for the Brooklyn Nets, as demonstrated by their struggle after his ankle injury. Without him, they have remained winless since his arrival. Teammates expressed concern over his absence, noting that not only does Russell guide the team tactically, but he also brings a calming presence during critical moments. Following the injury during a game against the Cavaliers, the Nets hemorrhaged points, emphasizing how detrimental his absence can be. Russell's future game participation remains uncertain, placing additional responsibility on teammates.
"It hurt. It hurt [when Russell went down]. I knew it was going to be tough without him in the fourth. But I think it's obviously rough when our starting point guard goes down. But knowing him, it'll be alright."
"Yeah, very [damaging]. Veteran leader of this team, keeps things calm and centered. So for him to go down, that's tough. But we've got capable guys across the board. I don't think it should've gotten out of hand."
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