NBA star Russell Westbrook was left fuming after a fan poured popcorn on his head as he made his way to the dressing room during Wednesday's NBA playoffs game between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

Wizards' guard Russell was making his way towards the dressing room after suffering an ankle injury during the fourth quarter, as he was limping towards the tunnel a fan poured popcorn at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Westbrook has asked for more protection for the players after the incident. He said: "I wouldn't come up to me on the street and throw popcorn on my head because you know what happens," Westbrook said.

"In these arenas, you got to start protecting the players. We'll see what the NBA does.

"For me, there are a lot of incidents where fans, they say whatever, and the consequences for me are a lot more instrumental than to the fans in the stands because they feel they are untouchable," Westbrook added.

"Obviously I have learned to look the other way. But to a certain extent, you can't just keep looking the other way. There has to be some penalties or something to put in place where fans just can't come to the games and do and say as they please."

According to a report in ESPN, the fan, who poured the pop-corns was escorted out right after the incident.&nbsp;

Wizards' coach Scott Brooks felt that the fan should be banned and the Wells Fargo Center released a statement that said that the incident was "classless, unacceptable behavior" from the fan.

"We're proud to have the most passionate fans in the country ... but this type of behavior has no place in our arena," Valerie Camillo, the president of Business Operations for the Wells Fargo Center, said.

NBA star Russell Westbrook was left fuming after a fan poured popcorn on his head as he made his way to the dressing room during Wednesday's NBA playoffs game between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA star Russell Westbrook was left fuming after a fan poured popcorn on his head as he made his way to the dressing room during Wednesday's NBA playoffs game between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers. Wizards' guard Russell was making his way towards the dressing room after suffering an ankle injury during the fourth quarter, as he was limping towards the tunnel a fan poured popcorn at the Wells Fargo Center. WATCH: Fan dumping his popcorn on Russell Westbrook, who's walking off after twisting his ankle. Fan should be banned for life. No room for this. pic.twitter.com/DXatcX8l9i — Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) May 27, 2021 × This fan should never be permitted in a #Sixers game ever again after throwing popcorn on Russell Westbrook while leaving court with injury. And they can track his ass down. No class! pic.twitter.com/ra029MaBDF — Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) May 27, 2021 × Westbrook has asked for more protection for the players after the incident. He said: "I wouldn't come up to me on the street and throw popcorn on my head because you know what happens," Westbrook said. "In these arenas, you got to start protecting the players. We'll see what the NBA does. "For me, there are a lot of incidents where fans, they say whatever, and the consequences for me are a lot more instrumental than to the fans in the stands because they feel they are untouchable," Westbrook added. "Obviously I have learned to look the other way. But to a certain extent, you can't just keep looking the other way. There has to be some penalties or something to put in place where fans just can't come to the games and do and say as they please." According to a report in ESPN, the fan, who poured the pop-corns was escorted out right after the incident. Wizards' coach Scott Brooks felt that the fan should be banned and the Wells Fargo Center released a statement that said that the incident was "classless, unacceptable behavior" from the fan. "We're proud to have the most passionate fans in the country ... but this type of behavior has no place in our arena," Valerie Camillo, the president of Business Operations for the Wells Fargo Center, said.

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Westbrook ties Robertson for most NBA triple-doubles all-time

Washington's Russell Westbrook notched the 181st triple-double of his career on Saturday, tying Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history.

Westbrook matched Robertson with his 10th assist of the night in the third quarter of the Wizards' 133-132 overtime victory over the Pacers in Indianapolis. 
Westbrook finished with 33 points, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists, draining the go-ahead free-throws with one second left in overtime then blocking the Pacers' last shot. 
Bradley Beal scored 50 points for the Wizards, so it was no surprise that when Westbrook secured his triple-double with his 10th assist late in the third it was with an arching pass to Beal for a floater in the lane.

Westbrook has 35 triple-doubles on the season -- including 25 in his last 32 games. 
"Man, it's unbelievable," Westbrook said of matching Robertson, who played from 1960-74. "I'm truly blessed and thankful. I'm just thankful for everybody along the way along this journey."

Grateful to Oscar 
It's not the first time Westbrook has etched his name alongside that of Robertson. 
Westbrook was playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017 when he broke Robertson's single-season record with 42 triple-doubles -- recording double digits in three major statistical categories in a feat that has become a measuring stick of all-around excellence. 
In that 2016-17 season, he joined Robertson as the only player to average a triple-double for the season -- which Westbrook has now done for the fourth time in five years.

"To be in conversation with Oscar, one, I want to just thank him because he set the stage," Westbrook said. "He sacrificed a lot of things for us to be able to go out and play, and the times he played in and the things he was able to do back in the day has allowed me to be able to do things I want to do today.

"Just grateful for him, grateful for his words and appreciative of his support, as well," added Westbrook, who can pass Robertson on Monday when the Wizards play the Hawks in Atlanta.

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is third on the NBA's all-time triple-double list with 138 and Jason Kidd is fourth on 107. 
Current Lakers superstar LeBron James is the only other active player in the top five, with 99 career triple-doubles. But Westbrook had his eye on a different stat, as the narrow victory in a game that featured 33 lead changes saw the Wizards inch ahead of the Pacers into ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. 
The seventh through 10th-placed teams will compete in the play-in tournament for a berth in the playoffs proper.

"I take so much pride in going out and leaving everything I have on the floor," Westbrook said. "Tonight was another one of those nights where you've got to grind it out and figure it out."

Beal, who took a knock early but returned to the game before departing for good late in the fourth, wasn't on the floor when Westbrook blocked Caris LeVert's attempted game-winner for Indiana -- taking care not to foul him.

"I used my left hand on purpose," he said. "I tried to swipe left so I could go by him and block the shot. 
"I'm happy it worked this time. Fortunately, we got the win -- a big win for us, it moved us up in the standings a little bit." 
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Westbrook ties Robertson for most NBA triple-doubles all-time Washington's Russell Westbrook notched the 181st triple-double of his career on Saturday, tying Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history.

Westbrook ties Robertson for most NBA triple-doubles all-time Washington's Russell Westbrook notched the 181st triple-double of his career on Saturday, tying Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history. Westbrook matched Robertson with his 10th assist of the night in the third quarter of the Wizards' 133-132 overtime victory over the Pacers in Indianapolis. Westbrook finished with 33 points, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists, draining the go-ahead free-throws with one second left in overtime then blocking the Pacers' last shot. Bradley Beal scored 50 points for the Wizards, so it was no surprise that when Westbrook secured his triple-double with his 10th assist late in the third it was with an arching pass to Beal for a floater in the lane. Westbrook has 35 triple-doubles on the season -- including 25 in his last 32 games. "Man, it's unbelievable," Westbrook said of matching Robertson, who played from 1960-74. "I'm truly blessed and thankful. I'm just thankful for everybody along the way along this journey." Grateful to Oscar It's not the first time Westbrook has etched his name alongside that of Robertson. Westbrook was playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017 when he broke Robertson's single-season record with 42 triple-doubles -- recording double digits in three major statistical categories in a feat that has become a measuring stick of all-around excellence. In that 2016-17 season, he joined Robertson as the only player to average a triple-double for the season -- which Westbrook has now done for the fourth time in five years. "To be in conversation with Oscar, one, I want to just thank him because he set the stage," Westbrook said. "He sacrificed a lot of things for us to be able to go out and play, and the times he played in and the things he was able to do back in the day has allowed me to be able to do things I want to do today. "Just grateful for him, grateful for his words and appreciative of his support, as well," added Westbrook, who can pass Robertson on Monday when the Wizards play the Hawks in Atlanta. Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is third on the NBA's all-time triple-double list with 138 and Jason Kidd is fourth on 107. Current Lakers superstar LeBron James is the only other active player in the top five, with 99 career triple-doubles. But Westbrook had his eye on a different stat, as the narrow victory in a game that featured 33 lead changes saw the Wizards inch ahead of the Pacers into ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The seventh through 10th-placed teams will compete in the play-in tournament for a berth in the playoffs proper. "I take so much pride in going out and leaving everything I have on the floor," Westbrook said. "Tonight was another one of those nights where you've got to grind it out and figure it out." Beal, who took a knock early but returned to the game before departing for good late in the fourth, wasn't on the floor when Westbrook blocked Caris LeVert's attempted game-winner for Indiana -- taking care not to foul him. "I used my left hand on purpose," he said. "I tried to swipe left so I could go by him and block the shot. "I'm happy it worked this time. Fortunately, we got the win -- a big win for us, it moved us up in the standings a little bit."

Russell Westbrook ties Oscar Robertson for most NBA triple-doubles all-time

“Where do you want me to start?” Washington Wizards’ new superstar acquisition Russell Westbrook said on Saturday speaking to the media for the first time since being traded from Houston Rockets. Westbrook clarified he is misunderstood. “Because a lot of times, the things that are made up, people don’t actually know me to be able to say anything about me or what I am about or what I believe in. ... Obviously, I am not the easiest guy to understand, whatever, watch play, whatever people may think.”

A nine-time All Star, Westbrook had a rather unusual feather in his hat, becoming first NBA MVP to be traded in consecutive offseasons.

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Westbrook explained that the player on court and the persona off court are two different people. “When I am on the floor, I don’t have any friends, I am not trying to be friendly, I’m trying to bust somebody’s ass. I ain’t got time to try to shake hands and do all that. I don’t have time for it, and I am never changing that,” the explosive point guard said it loud and clear.

At the back of three consecutive triple-double seasons at the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook was traded to join forces with James Harden for the 2019-20 season. And in the current offseason found himself a new team in the Wizards. Much like any other seasoned pro, the 32-year old admitted that these moves affect his family more than him. “Not as much for me but for my wife and my family now. She has to move my kids, find schools, place to stay so that’s the most difficult part because I know the stress it puts on my family,” said Westbrook.

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Wizards, who went 25-47 last season, expect Westbrook to run with their franchise cornerstone Bradley Beal and push the team in playoffs contention, but Westbrook’s idea of legacy is different.

“Legacy for me is based on how many people I impact and inspire along my journey,” Westbrook said. “It’s important that somebody that has the power, the impact, the ability, the impact, the outreach to be able to put their foot down and make a stand,” Westbrook added.

“Where do you want me to start?” Washington Wizards’ new superstar acquisition Russell Westbrook said on Saturday speaking to the media for the first time since being traded from Houston Rockets.

“Where do you want me to start?” Washington Wizards’ new superstar acquisition Russell Westbrook said on Saturday speaking to the media for the first time since being traded from Houston Rockets. Westbrook clarified he is misunderstood. “Because a lot of times, the things that are made up, people don’t actually know me to be able to say anything about me or what I am about or what I believe in. ... Obviously, I am not the easiest guy to understand, whatever, watch play, whatever people may think.” A nine-time All Star, Westbrook had a rather unusual feather in his hat, becoming first NBA MVP to be traded in consecutive offseasons. ALSO READ: Liverpool spark Anfield party to join Spurs at top of Premier League Westbrook explained that the player on court and the persona off court are two different people. “When I am on the floor, I don’t have any friends, I am not trying to be friendly, I’m trying to bust somebody’s ass. I ain’t got time to try to shake hands and do all that. I don’t have time for it, and I am never changing that,” the explosive point guard said it loud and clear. At the back of three consecutive triple-double seasons at the Oklahoma City Thunder, Westbrook was traded to join forces with James Harden for the 2019-20 season. And in the current offseason found himself a new team in the Wizards. Much like any other seasoned pro, the 32-year old admitted that these moves affect his family more than him. “Not as much for me but for my wife and my family now. She has to move my kids, find schools, place to stay so that’s the most difficult part because I know the stress it puts on my family,” said Westbrook. ALSO READ: LeBron, Osaka, Mahomes among SI Sportspersons of the Year Wizards, who went 25-47 last season, expect Westbrook to run with their franchise cornerstone Bradley Beal and push the team in playoffs contention, but Westbrook’s idea of legacy is different. “Legacy for me is based on how many people I impact and inspire along my journey,” Westbrook said. “It’s important that somebody that has the power, the impact, the ability, the impact, the outreach to be able to put their foot down and make a stand,” Westbrook added.

NBA: Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook clears the air, talks legacy

NBA star Russell Westbrook revealed Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19 as the league gears up for its return in Florida later this month.

Houston Rockets star Westbrook, the 2017 Most Valuable Player and one of the biggest names in the NBA, said in a statement he was feeling well and was in isolation.

"I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team's departure to Orlando," Westbrook said on Twitter.&nbsp;

"I'm currently feeling well, quarantined and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared. Thank you all for the well wishes and continued support," the 31-year-old added.

"Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!"

Westbrook was one of several Rockets players who did not travel to Orlando, where the NBA will resume its season on July 30 after a four-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As well as Westbrook, fellow superstar James Harden and Cameroon international Luc Mbah a Moute also did not travel, although the team has not given a reason for their absence.

Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni on Sunday said Westbrook, Harden and Mbah a Moute were "working in their own home base."

"We're still expecting them in a few days," D'Antoni said. "You never know, but we think we'll get them back in here by the middle of the week.

D'Antoni would not comment on why the players had not travelled with the team.

"These are things that people are dealing with," he said. "We're not going to get into why not. They're on their way."

Westbrook is one of several NBA players to have tested positive for COVID-19, joining a list which includes Brooklyn's Kevin Durant, Boston's Marcus Smart and Utah Jazz duo Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

NBA star Russell Westbrook revealed Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19 as the league gears up for its return in Florida later this month. Houston Rockets star Westbrook, the 2017 Most Valuable Player and one of the biggest names in the NBA, said in a statement he was feeling well and was in isolation.

NBA star Russell Westbrook revealed Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19 as the league gears up for its return in Florida later this month. Houston Rockets star Westbrook, the 2017 Most Valuable Player and one of the biggest names in the NBA, said in a statement he was feeling well and was in isolation. "I tested positive for COVID-19 prior to my team's departure to Orlando," Westbrook said on Twitter. "I'm currently feeling well, quarantined and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared. Thank you all for the well wishes and continued support," the 31-year-old added. "Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!" Westbrook was one of several Rockets players who did not travel to Orlando, where the NBA will resume its season on July 30 after a four-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. As well as Westbrook, fellow superstar James Harden and Cameroon international Luc Mbah a Moute also did not travel, although the team has not given a reason for their absence. Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni on Sunday said Westbrook, Harden and Mbah a Moute were "working in their own home base." "We're still expecting them in a few days," D'Antoni said. "You never know, but we think we'll get them back in here by the middle of the week. D'Antoni would not comment on why the players had not travelled with the team. "These are things that people are dealing with," he said. "We're not going to get into why not. They're on their way." Westbrook is one of several NBA players to have tested positive for COVID-19, joining a list which includes Brooklyn's Kevin Durant, Boston's Marcus Smart and Utah Jazz duo Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

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