Being stuck in mediocrity is not something that the fanbase of the Los Angeles Lakers is used to. After all, the Lakers are one of the most successful NBA franchises in the league, with 17 championship banners hanging in the rafters. But over the last few seasons, the Lakers have struggled to recreate those glory days.
The same has continued throughout the 2022-23 NBA season, as the Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 19-24 record in the Western Conference. Their most recent defeat came against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Russell Westbrook is getting most of the blame for the loss.
Westbrook may have recorded 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists from the bench, he fumbled the final shot of the game. Russ believes he was fouled by Joel Embiid on the final possession, but that’s not how the referees saw that play.
Russell Westbrook Gets Unnecessary Hate From A Lakers Fan
Winning and losing are part of the game for any team playing in the NBA. Had Russell Westbrook made the final shot of the game, he would have been hailed as the hero of the matchup. Unfortunately, due to the fact Westbrook missed the shot, he has received a lot of hate from Lakers fans.
But even among those fans, one fan on Twitter may have crossed the line while calling out the veteran point guard.
The fan wanted Russell Westbrook to be arrested after missing the final shot of the game. Of course, the fan may have said that in the heat of the moment. After all, there is a very low chance that they want Brodie to be arrested for missing a shot in the game.
Keeping that in mind, fans should remember that at the end of the day, basketball is a sport, and it’s meant to entertain the fans. Instead, some fans take the game too seriously and hate certain players way too much.
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