SALT LAKE CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook’s heated verbal interaction with a Utah Jazz fan has evoked a media firestorm following Monday night’s victory.
Did Westbrook go too far? Are Jazz fans too rowdy?
Numerous topics have flooded national sports media outlets since the initial incident occurred where Westbrook threatened heckling Jazz fan, Shane Keisel.
“I swear.... I’ll (expletive) you up,” Westbrook told Jazz fans. “You and your wife. I’ll (expletive) you up.”
The Jazz organization issued a statement on the matter, expressing that they “are continuing to investigate the unfortunate exchange” and “if it is determined that any fans violated the NBA Code of Conduct, appropriate action will be taken.