LeBron James furious at the Russell Westbrook controversy!

With the return of fans in theaters, it was necessary obviouslyent expect some excesses during these playoffs. But the situation went way too far in Philadelphia on Wednesday when a fan threw his popcorn at Russell Westbrook’s head. LeBron James was pissed off at his screen and he let it be known!

Historically, fans have sought to destabilize the opponents of their favorite team with more or less flowery words. And if some players manage to override, Russell Westbrook never hesitated to respond to words he deemed disrespectful. We remember for example his interaction with a fan of Jazz.

I’ll get you up in the air. I swear on God. You and your wife. I’ll get you up in the air!

But this Wednesday a Sixers fan went much further than words to Russ… He squirted his popcorn on his head as he returned to the locker room following an injury. Out of it, Russell Westbrook was also ready to do battle in the stands ! LeBron James reacted to this catastrophic episode, and he was pissed!

By the way WE AS THE PLAYERS wanna see who threw that popcorn on Russ while he was leaving the game tonight with a injury!! There’s cameras all over arenas so there’s no excuse! Cause if the ???? was on the other ????????.???? #ProtectOurPlayers

– LeBron James (@KingJames) May 27, 2021

By the way WE, AS THE PLAYERS, want to see who threw that popcorn at Russ as he left the field tonight due to injury !! There are cameras everywhere in all the rooms so there is no excuse! Because if the shoe was on the other foot… # ProtégezNosJoueurs

LeBron is right, if Russell Westbrook had attacked a supporter like this, the controversy would have been much greater and the consequences probably much greater! If we add to that spit on Trae Young at Madison Square Garden, the NBA has its work cut out for the safety of players!

Fortunately for the Sixers supporter, Russell Westbrook was well surrounded and was contained by the Sixers assistants. Under other conditions, things could have escalated! LeBron wants in any case heavy penalties!