SAN ANTONIO -- After his wife took to social media to detail the criticism and even "death wishes" her family has received, Russell Westbrook elaborated on the harassment they've been subject to in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Westbrook, a 14-year veteran, nine-time All-Star and former league MVP said the derision is nothing new for him, but he and his wife, Nina, are speaking out for two reasons: To defend the honor of his family name and to protect his children.
"I 100% stand behind my wife and how she's feeling," Westbrook said after Los Angeles' 117-100 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.