Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, an eight-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, got into a heated verbal altercation with a fan and the man’s wife during the second quarter of Oklahoma City’s 98-89 victory over Utah on Monday night.
It's not clear what prompted the altercation, but the video showed Westbrook respond to fans by saying, " You and your wife."
He stated afterward that "his threat to "f--- up" the man and his wife was an emotional response to "completely disrespectful" comments directed toward him."
He also added: As for beating up his wife, I’ve never put my hand on a woman. I never will.”
The exchange was caught on video and went viral after being posted on Twitter.
He is an eight-time NBA All-Star, and a two-time NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, winning consecutive awards in 2015 and 2016.
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