Philly Fan Dumps Popcorn on Wizards’ Russell Westbrook After Injury
Westbrook appeared incensed, but coaching staff stopped him from going into the stands.
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A Philadelphia 76ers fan added insult to injury Wednesday night during their team’s playoff matchup against the Washington Wizards, dumping popcorn on the Wizards’ Russell Westbrook as he walked off the court to seek treatment. The former NBA MVP appeared incensed at the gesture, but coaching staff stopped him from going into the stands. Others in the crowd pointed to the offending fan, according to video of the incident.
fan pours popcorn on Westbrook as he’s being assisted off floor with an injury pic.twitter.com/tGcn4kqRqq
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) May 27, 2021
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