- Westbrook was seen speaking in a serious tone with a Hornets fan on the court.
- Fans remembered when the star explained his reasons for defending his name.
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Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was seen in a heated argument with a fan sitting courtside during a game between the Clips and the Charlotte Hornets.
It’s unclear what started the testy confrontation, but whatever it was, it was related to someone making fun of Westbrook’s name.
That angered the 2017 league MVP: He approached the fan and berated him.
‘That’s my last name. Respect that,” Westbrook began. ‘I have children, don’t disrespect my name. You understand?
‘Do you understand? I don’t give a damn, you understand me?
Clippers star Russell Westbrook seen berating Hornets fan for ‘disrespecting his name’
Westbrook would drop 11 points in just 20 minutes of play to achieve a huge victory.
After this incident occurred, some fans recalled earlier this season when reporters asked him about disrespecting their name.
‘I tell people, man, when I first started the league, maybe not so much. I used to get into that a little bit.
‘But now having children and understanding how important it is, not only my son, but my last name, understanding what Westbrook means, understanding how important it is to my father, my grandfather and my family. It’s very important.
‘It’s something I stand by, and respect is something very important that I value. So the moment that line is crossed, I will allow no more.
“I defended him for years, and now my son is old enough to know what’s going on and understand: Hey, what does that mean? What is that?”
‘Now I have to stand firm and we get to where I am, to what is happening. I’m always on it.’
Westbrook scored 11 points, five rebounds and four assists in just 20 minutes of play in the Clippers’ 130-118 victory. His teammate Paul George scored an astonishing 41 points in the victory.