Russell Westbrook Speaks Out On Death Threats Against His Family

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Russell Westbrook and his family have been going through a lot.

Russell Westbrook has been struggling with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and as a result, he has been slandered by fans. Unfortunately, some people have been taking this way too far. For instance, Nina Westbrook came out the other day and claimed that many were sending death threats to her and her family. Not to mention, Westbrook even had a brief spat with Skip Bayless, who has been calling her husband "Russell Westbrick" all season long.

Last night, Westbrook and the Lakers lost to the San Antonio Spurs, and after the game, Westbrook was asked about the death threats. Russ was fairly diplomatic about it all, however, he did note that this is unacceptable, and at the end of the day, his life is more than just about basketball.

Russell Westbrook Speaks Out On Death Threats Against His Family
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“I 100% stand behind my wife and... it’s not just about this year,” Westbrook said. “Right now, she’s reached a point and my family has reached a point to where it’s really weighing on them and it’s very unfortunate just for me personally because this is just a game. This is not end all be all. When it comes to basketball I don’t mind the criticism of missing and making shots but the moment it becomes where my name is getting shamed, it becomes an issue.” 



Death threats against athletes have been a thing for a very long time, and it has always been extremely corny. Hopefully, Westbrook and his family are able to find some peace, especially during this very difficult time.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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