"Should’ve still been a starter with us": Lakers fans make their feelings clear after D'Angelo Russell erupts in season debut for Nets

LA Lakers fans were buzzing after D'Angelo Russell made a spectacular start to his second stint with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Recently traded by the Lakers, Russell made his season debut for the Nets against the Toronto Raptors and delivered an impressive performance to announce his arrival.

Coming off the bench, the veteran guard brought a burst of energy on both ends of the floor. He scored seven points in the first quarter on a perfect 2-of-2 shooting and followed it up with nine more points in the second quarter, showcasing his offensive prowess.

LA Lakers fans couldn’t hold back their reactions, sharing candid and unfiltered thoughts as they watched Russell shine in his first game back with the Nets.

"He should’ve still been a starter with us just need a time to get out his slump like LeBron. Rui should’ve went," a fan commented.

"DLO in his first 4mins as a Net again: "7 pts | 2 asts | 1 stl Team High +7. Really good chemistry w/ Day’Ron Sharpe immediately. Nets up by 7. Yeah, the Nets need to get rid of this dude. He’s going to help them win too many unnecessary games. Lol," commented another fan.

"What a clip…. His defensive ball pressure & intensity didn’t look like that anytime this season lol happy for him. Frustrating how the business side shows itself so blatantly on court for certain players," a fan wrote.

"Don’t you have to re-route someone immediately? I don’t think they can trade him again," wrote another fan.

"The competition is not the same and less dominant players compared to the Lakers," a user said.

"Are y'all DLO fans gonna do this after every game bruh? he's good but we needed to trade him in order to get better..y'all trying to compete for a championship or not?" said another user.

D'Angelo Russell dazzled on both ends

D'Angelo Russell showcased his skills on both ends of the floor during the game. The former Laker was not only a standout offensively but also made his presence felt defensively with his active footwork and key plays. He contributed one steal and two blocks, highlighting his impact on defense.

Offensively, Russell delivered an impressive performance, finishing with 22 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-6 from beyond the arc. He also added two rebounds and eight assists, though he committed three turnovers in the game.