3 times Russell Westbrook clashed with NBA fans

The 2017 MVP is known for clashing with NBA fans
The 2017 MVP is known for clashing with NBA fans

#3 Philadelphia 76ers - 2016

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This Philadelphia 76ers fan decided to get into Westbrook's face during the 16/17 season
This Philadelphia 76ers fan decided to get into Westbrook's face during the 16/17 season

During this 2016 game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Thunder, a Sixers fan infamously flipped off Westbrook, also shouting verbal abuse at the point guard.

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The incident occurred midway through the first quarter when Westbrook finished a layup and drew a foul. Whilst Westbrook celebrated his highlight play, a spectator in the front row decided to make the obscene gesture, and unsurprisingly, the Philly fan was quickly ejected from his expensive seat.

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On this occasion, Westbrook handled the situation extremely well, simply turning towards the referee and indicating that the fan should be removed. The fan has since claimed that Westbrook both insulted him and called him out, however, no evidence exists to back-up his claims.

Nevertheless, Westbrook had the last laugh as the point guard went on to win his first MVP title.

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