NBA fans are loving the highlights of Russell Westbrook taunting his former team.
After a less-than-stellar stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, the 34-year-old came back to haunt his former team on Wednesday night.
Westbrook is a nine-time NBA All-StarP
His taunting was described as “classless” by one Twitter user
Currently a member of the LA Clippers, Westbrook racked up fourteen points, four assists, and three rebounds in 21 minutes in their 125-118 win.
And as fans have since noted, throughout his time on the court, Westbrook seemingly taunted his former teammates during his moments of dominance, including when coming up against one of the all-time greats – LeBron James.
After scoring over James in the first quarter, Westbrook tracked back seemingly pointing at his former teammate.
Later, a misplaced pass by James went straight into the hands of Westbrook on the bench.
And according to Clutch Points’ Tomer Azarly, “Russ pointed to him and said ‘good pass!’”
Loving Westbrook’s attitude, one fan took to Twitter to call upon others to “RESPECT WEST”
While another said: “Lmao I’m not mad at it cause they did him so wrong [laughing emoji]”
But not all were so impressed, with one fan commenting: “Not sure why Westbrook is bitter. Lebron is the reason why he ever got to be on the lakers anyway”
This was verdict mirrored by another fan who said: “Idk why Westbrook acting like the lakers players did him dirty or something…
“I usuall like Russ but god d**n he was unbearable all game acting like he’s got a chip on his shoulder, the lakers players ain’t did nothing but support bro all season”
As for Westbrook’s former teammates, they had very little to say about him after their loss.
Center Anthony Davis kept his thoughts concise, telling the media: “Our game plan was for him to shoot the ball. And he made them. He made the shots.”
Since being traded by the Lakers, and subsequently bought out by the Utah Jazz in February, Westbrook has starred for the Clippers.
The 2017 NBA MVP has started all nineteen of his appearances, averaging 15.1 points, 7.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Westbrook has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, and Houston Rockets
