The Brooklyn Nets have their first NBA All-Star since Joe Johnson in 2014. It’s guard D’Angelo Russell, who’s been announced as Victor Oladipo’s (injured) replacement.
Shams Charania of The Athletic was first to report.
Brooklyn's D'Angelo Russell has been selected as Victor Oladipo's replacement as an East reserve in the NBA All-Star game, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 1, 2019
It comes as no surprise to Brooklyn fans, who’ve been watching Russell will the Nets to the middle of the Eastern Conference standings.