Warriors’ Steph Curry supports Russell Westbrook amid fan harassment: ‘I’m there for him’

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has had a subpar season, making him a frequent goal of booing, name-calling and even threats.

Though Westbrook is struggling, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he is “pleased with the way in which he’s conducting himself.”

“I advised him once we performed them in L.A. a few days in the past that I respect how he’s dealt with the entire 12 months, simply when it comes to the whole lot he’s been saying and the way he’s been dealing with himself and defending his household,” Curry advised Yahoo Sports activities. 

“It’s the nature of the beast. And, in a sure perspective, they construct you as much as break you down. The actual ones who’ve completed superb issues on this league know what which means. He’s an expert … I’m there for him.”

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) throughout a sport towards the Golden State Warriors at Staples Middle Oct 12, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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With 17 video games remaining within the common season, the Lakers are 9 video games below .500, and Westbrook is a big motive for that. He leads the league in turnovers (4 per sport), and he’s capturing 28.2 p.c from 3-point vary. The Lakers are additionally struggling as a result of Anthony Davis and LeBron James have missed 28 video games and 18 video games, respectively. Though Westbrook has struggled, he’s solely missed one sport all season.

Westbrook revealed his spouse acquired “dying needs” on Twitter, and the previous NBA All-Star says it has “reached a degree” the place it is weighing on his household.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Russell Westbrook celebrates after sinking a basket as followers look on in Dallas Dec. 15, 2021.
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“The fan perspective, it’s sort of B.S. when it crosses the road when it comes to attacking any person personally, their title and never maintaining it to only basketball,” Curry advised Yahoo Sports activities. “That’s why we’re all right here is due to basketball. However on the finish of the day, it’s a must to do what it’s a must to do to talk up for your self and in addition perceive that the fellows that know what’s occurring on this league respect the kind of participant he’s. Russ undoubtedly has my assist.”

Westbrook, who’s making $44 million this season, is averaging 18.1 factors, 7.6 rebounds and seven.2 assists in 63 video games.