Jason Kidd just silenced false Mavericks narrative swarming D'Angelo Russell

Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd | Chris Coduto/GettyImagesThe Dallas Mavericks' training camp is underway as the team starts a new era of basketball. The team is set for a fresh start and ready to move past last season's heartbreak. Cooper Flagg now joins a team full of talent, as he'll look to be mentored by Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in his first year.

D'Angelo Russell also joins the list of players mentioned above. He'll likely be the team's starting point guard temporarily until Irving returns from an ACL injury. His role will be a huge part of the Mavs' upcoming success, as his power to hold the fort down will determine the Mavs' playoff positioning early on in the season. Yet, there…