The Brooklyn Nets will showcase their new franchise cornerstone later today, in their preseason opener Tuesday night.
In an interview with Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Russell says the preseason opener is a big opportunity to leave his mark.
“The first preseason game is an opportunity for me to lay my stamp on what I’ve been working on. … But more importantly with the team I want to establish my role right away — whatever it is — just be aggressive and make things happen, so guys know they can look to me and know they’re going to get that from me.