You have to do more than that to bother Russ.
Opposing fans heckle, boo, and criticize opposing players. It’s what they do. Most, however, aren’t quite this direct with their heckling.
Wow, sir, that’s a bit aggressive.
While the double bird was entirely unnecessary, we’re glad it happened because it gave Russell Westbrook a perfect opportunity to react in classic Russell Westbrook fashion.
NOTHING bothers Russell Westbrook. Kevin Durant leaving didn’t bother him. Getting hit so hard he had a dang dent in his face didn’t bother him. This fan’s middle fingers certainly didn’t bother him.
If anything, it’s only going to motivate Westbrook to go into robot mode. He’ll probably finish with 40 points and a triple-double now as a middle finger right back. (Update: He finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.
Oh and the fan won’t get to see any of it, because he got escorted out of his seat.
After the game, Westbrook talked about the fan and why his reaction was so muted.
Westbrook said he turned a new leaf after being fined $25,000 after yelling at a fan last year.