Out a second straight game with a shoulder injury, D’Angelo Russell, the Golden State Warriors premier offseason addition, has been the engine that’s kept this offense, and team, afloat in what will be a forgettable season.
This dynamic was perfectly on display against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night.
The Warriors scored just 19 first-quarter points and were held under 20 in a quarter twice. This is what happens when you have no true superstar captaining your offense. The Warriors put up a mere 84 points.
The only player on the floor that has even sniffed an All-Star game is three-time All-Star Draymond Green.