Nets G Russell named All-Star replacement for Oladipo

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell was named as an NBA All-Star Game replacement for injured Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Friday. Oladipo is out for the season after he ruptured the quad tendon in his right knee during a Jan. 23 game against the Toronto Raptors.

The All-Star honor is the first of Russell's career. Russell, who turns 23 later this month, has averaged 19.6 points per game for the Nets, with 6.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 52 games. The fourth-year pro, who was the second overall selection in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, has averaged 15.6 points with 4.7 assists in 243 career games (195 starts).

Russell earned Eastern Conference player of the week honors Jan. 14-20, and finished January scoring 23.8 points per game with 7.3 assists over 15 contests. The selection of Russell gives the Nets their first All-Star since Joe Johnson in the 2013-14 season.

The NBA All-Star Game will take place Feb. 17 at Charlotte, N.C. --Field Level Media