Russell Westbrook’s trying first season with the Lakers reached a tipping point on Monday when the star guard detailed harassment both he and his family have endured from fans since arriving in L.A.
Westbrook told reporters that he took exception to the now-infamous nickname “Westbrick,” saying the constant name-calling has both disrespected his family name and influenced his wife and three children to no longer attend home games.
The criticism surrounding the former MVP drew the attention of Stephen Curry who, like Westbrook, is a devoted husband and father of three. The Warriors guard revealed in a recent conversation with Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes some advice he shared with Westbrook following Golden State’s loss to L.