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With D’Angelo Russell leading, the Warriors are finding their way on offense

OKLAHOMA CITY — When the Warriors signed D’Angelo Russell to a four-year, $117 million contract, speculation mounted as to whether or not Russell, the 23-year-old All-Star point guard accustomed to having the ball in his hands, could fit within Golden State’s motion offense. Now, the Warriors are tailoring their offense to him.

Facing injuries to offensive fulcrums Stephen Curry (hand) and Klay Thompson (knee), among others, Warriors coach Steve Kerr had to revamp his offense on the fly. Russell’s presence provides on offensive generator, albeit one that goes against the grain of the ethos Kerr worked so hard to establish during his tenure.