Sunday’s four-year, $140 million agreement with the Nets officially signified a new era in Brooklyn; concurrently, it meant a sudden ending to D’Angelo Russell‘s chapter.
Replacing perhaps the most beloved Net since Jason Kidd will be an immense responsibility — even for a player with as much talent as Kyrie. What D’Angelo Russell meant to this franchise is almost indescribable. His leadership, go-to scoring, and embracement of the Nets culture helped Brooklyn step up to the plate to make the splashiest move in franchise history.
However, as the old saying goes, when one door closes, another opens.