Earlier than the NBA season has even begun, Russell Westbrook has grow to be a topic of criticism and his spouse Nina isn’t having it.
The worst half is, it didn’t even come from an NBA commentator.
The diss got here when ESPN’s Ryan Clark in contrast Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to Westbrook.
“Lamar Jackson proper now’s like Russell Westbrook,” he mentioned on ESPN’s Get Up. “We watch Russell Westbrook all through the common season (and even within the playoffs) have these nice statistical video games… However you keep in mind when he and Dame Lillard went face to face, and it acquired emotional. He couldn’t make a shot.”
Westbrook’s spouse, Nina, commented on ESPN’s post – which included the quote in it.
“My goodness! Simply as a basketball fan, we couldn’t even anticipate the NBA season to begin up earlier than the Russell slander begins? 1. This doesn’t make any sense. 2. The one comparability to be made between Russell and Lamar are that they’re each unicorns and superb at what they do. 3. I’ve by no means met Ryan, and I’m positive he’s a pleasant man, however please cease. 4. And eventually… earlier than you begin hating on Russell, no less than let the basketball season begin and let him miss a layup or one thing first. I’m nonetheless having fun with the peace and the silence.”
Russ additionally shared her response on his private Instagram story.
In an try to chill issues down, Clark responded to Nina’s feedback on IG.
“@ninawestbrook I meant completely no disrespect. I’d go down in combating for Russ. He’s one of many ones to me!”
Westbrook can be becoming a member of a brand new NBA staff in 2024-25 – the Nuggets – nonetheless in the hunt for that elusive championship ring.
Russ might properly show these doubters fallacious and grow to be a major position participant for the 2023 champions.
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