Russell Westbrook

Magic Johnson spoke in support of Lakers guard Russell Westbrook as the nine-time All-Star has dealt with criticism and been at the center of conversation ...

The disrespectful taunting, along with the death threats, have caused Westbrook's family to avoid attending games in person. He also no longer wants to tolerate critics using the nickname “Westbrick” to describe his play on the court. “Let's do better, rally around the Westbrook family, and support them.”

Russell Westbrook has recently been tarred with the nickname "Westbrick"—due in large part to his 28.2% mark from three—and taken a large share of the blame ...

We don't want to see you do a Malice at the Palace, Russell. You're a delightful, frustrating wild card, but getting so pissed at the fans that you take a swing at them or something would be the wrong kind of volatility. This should go without saying, but the kind of people who heckle at basketball games thrive on attention, and thrive doubly when they know their target is getting riled up. Problem is, this is part of the job—when you're a famous, high-level professional athlete, you're going to get taunted when you play badly. "A lot of times, I let it slide. , and the situation that already seemed like a failure back in October just continues to get worse. And every time I do hear it now, I will make sure that I address it and make sure I nip that in the bud."

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It seems as though all news related to Westbrook's stance within the organization lately has been negative. That is ironic given this report, and it is unclear how much longer Westbrook will remain in the starting lineup. Westbrook himself has complained about the way that fans have treated him.

Russell Westbrook's wife, Nina, took to her Twitter account to tell Fox Sports' Skip Bayless "to stop calling people out of their name."

As Nina Westbrook went on her Twitter rant, she expressed the frustration of having to constantly hear him disparaging the Westbrook name. In defense of not only her husband but to her and any family member who shares the last name, she told the announcer “to stop calling people out of their name.” This is why so many young people think it’s okay to exhibit this type of behavior.

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The UCLA product has struggled greatly since his trade from the Wizards last summer, and it's starting to get to him. Russ' tone suggests that rumors h e would like to leave the Lakers this offseason actually do carry some weight. That is especially true with the Lakers since they came out west.

Westbrook draws the line on criticism: "The moment it becomes where my name is getting shamed, it becomes an issue."

And it's super upsetting to me." Westbrook continued: "It's shaming my name, my legacy for my kids. "When it comes to basketball, I don't mind the criticism of missing and making shots. And it's just super unfortunate, man. "I 100 percent stand behind my wife and how she's feeling," the Lakers point guard said. “And this is just a game.

Westbrook and his wife, Nina, both spoke out about how harassment from Lakers fans has negatively affected their lives.

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Russell Westbrook's wife – Nina Westbrook – called out Skip Bayless for blocking her on Twitter. The Lakers guard objected to the "Westbrick" nickname.

As people view professional athletes like characters in a drama (or, in this case, maybe tragedy), it can be easy to forget they’re real people. But there are tradeoffs to being a public figure, especially one in the highly competitive environment of professional sports – let alone on the high-profile Los Angeles Lakers. Through his own stubbornness, he has been a bigger detriment to the Lakers than necessary. When people call Westbrook “Westbrick” they are generally referring only to him. "I stand behind my wife with how she's feeling…it's reached a point where it's really weighing on my family." My career is focused around encouraging and supporting others in living in their truth, finding their voice, and finding their peace. Unfortunately, you must keep in mind the consequences of your behavior. It requires a certain level of responsibility. — Nina Westbrook (@ninawestbrook)March 7, 2022 This is used to make us reject and condemn a person or idea without examining what the label really means. This is why so many young people think it’s okay to exhibit this type of behavior. It was a fair criticism – except Bayless hadn’t actually blocked her, as she later acknowledged.

Earlier that day, his wife, Nina Westbrook launched a series of tweets claiming the Westbrook family has received "death wishes" from critics.

And every time I do hear it now, I will make sure that I address it and make sure I nip that in the bud.” Viral footage captured by a fan showed Westbrook face the crowd and say, “Yo, don’t disrespect my name.” “It’s my legacy for my kids,” said the father of three. “Like, I don’t even want to bring my kids to the game because I don’t want them to hear people calling their dad nicknames and other names for no reason because he’s playing the game that he loves. Neither side has addressed the report. “A lot of times, I let it slide. But now it’s time to put a stop to that and put it on notice,” Westbrook said. “It’s really unfortunate because this is just a game. “I 100 percent stand behind my wife and how she’s feeling because it’s not just about this year. He writes it on everything. He writes it everywhere. This is not end all, be all.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook opened up about the harrassment his family has dealt with this season.

People typing death threats and going after a guy like Westbrook personally, attacking his family; should feel the repercussions. No amount of money constitutes abuse and threats on his or his loved ones lives. No amount of money constitutes abuse and threats on his or his loved ones lives,” an NBA fan wrote. “People typing death threats and going after a guy like Westbrook personally, attacking his family; should feel the repercussions. The problem is way too many people get to say completely heinous and terrible things without consequence. “I 100 percent stand behind my wife and how she’s feeling,” Westbrook told reporters.

Westbrook has been the target of derision in Los Angeles amid the team's struggles this year. While that criticism normally doesn't affect him, the 14-year ...

“Like, I don’t even want to bring my kids to the game because I don’t want them to hear people calling their dad nicknames and other names for no reason because he’s playing the game that he loves. It’s a name that means, not just to me, but to my wife, to my mom, my dad, the ones that kind of paved the way for me.” Westbrook has been the target of criticism throughout this season as the Lakers (28–36) have struggled to remain consistent. “’Westbrick,’ for example, to me, is now shaming,” Westbrook said after the game. During Monday night’s game in San Antonio, the nine-time All-Star and former MVP was seen on video talking back to a fan that was using the taunt, saying “Yo, don’t disrespect my name.” When it comes to basketball, I don’t mind the criticism of missing and making shots.

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook has spoken out after his wife, Nina, said she has received 'death wishes' as the Los Angeles Lakers' struggles ...

“Like, I don’t even want to bring my kids to the game because I don’t want them to hear people calling their dad nicknames and other names for no reason because he’s playing the game that he loves. If the season ended today, the Lakers would be forced into a play-in tournament to qualify for the first-round of the playoffs. “I 100% stand behind my wife and how she’s feeling,” Westbrook said after the Lakers lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, their eighth defeat in 10 games. Westbrook has been nicknamed “Westbrick” by some Lakers fans for his perceived poor shooting. He writes it on everything. He writes it everywhere.

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook is ready to put an end to the harassment he and his family have been receiving from fans.

And every time I do hear it now, I will make sure that I address it and make sure I nip that in the bud." Though Russell hasn't let a lot of the criticism get to him, he now vows to address it when heard. But the moment it becomes where my name is getting shamed, it becomes an issue." "I 100 percent stand behind my wife and how she's feeling," he said March 7. He writes it on everything. "Basketball is a game.

When I'm being harassed on a daily basis over basketball games, and I'm having obscenity's and death wishes for me and my family sent my way because you're ...

Again, it's not to say the criticism is unfair. He's been a world-class athlete and a family man committed to giving back to his communities and to the less fortunate all over the world. I do think Westbrook is overreacting to that part of this, but hey, it's his name. He used the "Westbrick" example, but the larger point is this guy has been taking a beating in the media for years now. A lot of people worked hard to put honor and respect on that name, and to Russ' credit, he's never done anything to sully that name. And people tend to treat you the way you treat them. And I think a lot of times I let it slide, but it's now time to put a stop to that and put it on notice. I've been as critical of Westbrook the basketball player as the next writer, and there's no problem with that. "Right now, she's reached a point and my family has reached a point to where it's really weighing on them. And every time I do hear it now I will make sure that I address it and make sure that I nip that in the bud. "I've kind of let it go in the past just because it never really bothered me, but it really kind of hit me the other day honestly," Westbrook continued. His answer, which ran some four minutes long, was pretty heartbreaking, and it deserves to be heard and considered by everyone, especially the people, myself included, who do what I do for a living.

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He writes it on everything. He writes it everywhere. But the moment it becomes where my name is getting shamed, it becomes an issue. “I 100 percent stand behind my wife and how she’s feeling,” Westbrook said after Los Angeles’ 117-100 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. McDermott 7 pts – I feel like he poured gasoline on a fire – – Russell Westbrook spoke about the challenge of either LeBron or AD being forced out of games throughout the season due to myriad injuries, including after wins they’d hoped to build on (at BKN, vs. This is not end all be all…” While I think so much of what Russell Westbrook said last night is true and valid, I think he made a big mistake saying it. “‘Westbrick,’ for example, to me, is now shaming,” he said, referring to a condescending nickname that makes the rounds online seemingly whenever he has a poor performance.“It’s shaming my name, my legacy for my kids.

While Westbrook's family certainly doesn't deserve the heat, Smith argues that Russell brought it on himself.

But the fans have started to get to Russ, resulting in a series of on-court altercations with him. That comes on the heels of a trade deadline in which Los Angeles was actively shopping the former league MVP. The Lakers have a Russell Westbrook problem.

The Lakers' overall underachievement needs a facial villain, and Westbrook has always been happy to fill the role.

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Stephen A. Smith condemns the death threats being thrown at Lakers star Russell Westbrook, but he also isn't pulling back on the criticism.

… You being heckled as a basketball player is not beyond the pale. The fact that anybody would do something like that to his family it’s terrorizing and it’s inexcusable. “Having said all of that, Russell Westbrook himself — and I’m speaking to the man that is the star basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers — with all duerespect my brother, you do not get a pass here,” Smith said. As such, he’s been very critical of Westbrook and his poor play for the Lakers throughout the season. In fact, this is one of the reasons why he’s emerged as one of the most prominent sports analysts on TV today. Stephen A Smith is one of the most unapologetic broadcasters out there.

Westbrook is learning that the physics of LeBron's world are not the same as those for the rest of the league.

But the sheer weight of it all in LeBron's presence has ratcheted up the tension, exacerbated the nerves and weighed down on a once-great player. Key example: Chris Bosh, an NBA star who during his time with LeBron often shriveled down to the size of an afterthought. It's also true -- quite true -- that being mocked is part of the reality of playing in the NBA. With LeBron? He was often simply overmatched by the centrifugal forces Westbrook now finds himself buffeted by. Yes, his shooting, to say the least, is not ideal. But the moment it becomes where my name is getting shamed, it becomes an issue." But Durant is not LeBron. No one is. He writes it on everything. What he said next is fair. The Lakers are 28-36. On LeBron, to a degree. LeBron is an amplifier.

Magic took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the matter, and he's absolutely right about this one.

Threats and attacks on the Westbrook family are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. After the game, he talked about the verbal abuse he and his family have endured since coming to Los Angeles. But he also seems incredibly unhappy playing for them right now, and that's carried over off of the court.

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is fed up with chants of "Westbrick" but he's missing the point that praising or criticizing his play is not personal.

He will make $44 million this year based on a mostly brilliant 14-year career, so he’s heard plenty of cheers and “M-V-P” chants. … Every time I do hear it now, I will make sure that I address it and make sure I nip that in the bud.” “The guys guarding me don’t love it so much but everybody else loves it.” The season clearly has worn him down. “Right now, she’s reached a point and my family has reached a point where it’s really weighing on them,” Westbrook told reporters Monday night in San Antonio, later adding, “When it comes to basketball, I don’t mind the criticism of missing and making shots. “And it’s gotten so bad where my family don’t even want to go to home games, to any game …” The fans need to stay away from personal attacks on Westbrook or any player. “‘Westbrick’ for example, to me, is now shaming,” he said. He can’t make layups. It doesn’t bother me none.” The Lakers need to acknowledge his emotional distress as they would an injury. First, by even bringing up his dislike of the name, he’s now ensured that it will be chanted at him in every arena.

Russell Westbrook spoke to the media after the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the San Antonio Spurs and wants one thing from fans: more respect.

To Westbrook, the Westbrick nickname is not heckling, it is harassment. Just do him the respect of leaving his name out of it. While Westbrook himself did not bring up race relations in his comments, that very well could be part of the equation in why Westbrook wants his surname, and its legacy, to remain untarnished. Now that people know he doesn’t like the Westbrick nickname, some are more likely to use it in their heckling. To others, a last name carries a legacy that extends past the individual. Ask the Lakers to bench him so he turns down his player option. It is disgusting that Westbrook and his family have had to deal with that kind of harassment over basketball. Of course, saying this to the media is only going to add fuel to the fire for some. Westbrook drew his line in the sand and it revolves around the “Westbrick” nickname. He should not have to explain himself. There is absolutely no justification for harassing an athlete’s family or sending threats of any kind to the athlete themself or their family members. The biggest drawback of this new media age is the ability for these disgusting actions to have an easier avenue.