Russell Westbrook Scolds Fan During Heated Exchange, 'Don't Disrespect My Name'
Russell Westbrook Scolds Fan In Heated Exchange ... 'Don't Disrespect My Name!!!'
Russell Westbrook unloaded on a heckling fan during Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets ... with the LA Clippers star cussing the guy out -- and it was all captured on video.
The tense interaction went down prior to the second half of the Clips' 130-118 road win at the Spectrum Center ... when Russ addressed a spectator who, according to witnesses, had been mouthing off about him in the first two quarters.
Russell Westbrook gets into an exchange with a fan
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The heckler was chirping Russ in the first half pic.twitter.com/2vPSseXrUQ
The clip of the interaction shows Russ scolding the balloon hat-wearing Hornets supporter ... explaining his jeers went too far.
"I got kids, don't disrespect my name," Russ is heard saying during the exchange ... adding, "I don't give a f***" to whatever the spectator replied.
It appears a team staffer was right next to Russ throughout the convo ... probably to make sure things didn't escalate.
The 35-year-old vet has been vocal about the hate thrown his way during games -- especially the "Westbrick" nickname -- saying the effect the name-calling has had on his family goes far beyond the average trolling.
The NBA has also taken action against mouthy fans ... kicking people out on numerous occasions if the athletes on the hardwood complain.
Westbrook -- who's coming off a broken hand injury -- got the last laugh, however ... he had 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals in just 20 minutes as his team got the victory.
