Russell Westbrook Sends Salty Warning to Analyst Over “Westbrick” Comment

Russell Westbrook got nothing but a new nickname in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers and let’s just say he doesn’t like when people call him Westbrick.

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka traded three players to get Westbrook. It was a good plan, but it didn’t work. Westbrook failed to meet expectations despite his great experience.  Lakers fans waited for him to make an impact, but Russ became a big disappointment. His poor shooting made fans angry. LeBron James’ facial expression said it all. Russ is an All-Star, but his bad game affected the Lakers last season.

Add Skip Bayless. The man knows how to add fuel to the fire. The Fox Sports Analyst criticized the Lakers and discussed their struggles. Well, he didn’t miss the chance to mention “Westbrick”.

Lakers acquire a 2nd-round pick, take Michigan State's Max Christie, who shot only 32% from 3 last season. Perfect! He'll fit right in with LeBron and Westbrick.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 24, 2022

Westbrook heard the comments and had a big warning for Bayless. NBA players don’t really criticize talking heads, but Westbrook hates this attitude. He doesn’t like when people call him names in front of his family. The 2021-22 NBA season was a disaster and Westbrook knows it well.

Yoooo… watch your mouth. Don’t say anything here you wouldn’t say to my face. https://t.co/0u8nFXYLY8

— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) June 25, 2022

Russell Westbrook opens the Westbrick topic AGAIN

Bayless is the worst critic Westbrook will ever get. Even Russ’ wife had something to say. Nina didn’t like the fact that Bayless criticizes her husband all the time.

You’ve got to stop calling people out of their name. You are very disrespectful and a bully. This is why so many young people think it’s okay to exhibit this type of behavior. Social media has become such heinous place because of people like you. My name is Westbrook.

— Nina Westbrook (@ninawestbrook) March 4, 2022

I’m tired you you @RealSkipBayless calling my husband out of his name. It is extremely childish. That is my name as well, and many other peoples name. You’re disrespectful, and I’m extremely offended by your behavior. You should apologize.

— Nina Westbrook (@ninawestbrook) March 4, 2022

Westbrook was really disappointed and couldn’t even hide his feelings. He is a California native and his own people hate him. Yes, it was that bad.

Pelinka thought of trading Westbrook, but NBA teams want a first-round pick. Most NBA teams don’t like Westbrook. Kyrie Irving may be a good option for the Lakers, but the Brooklyn Nets don’t like Russ. It’s really complicated.

“It affects them even going to games,” Westbrook said of his wife and children attending Lakers games during the season. “… And it’s gotten so bad where my family don’t even want to go to home games, to any game … and it’s just super unfortunate, man. It’s super upsetting to me. I’m at a point where I’m going to continue to address it. It’s just unfortunate.”