Russell Westbrook Demands Arenas ‘Start Protecting The Players’ After Fan Dumps Popcorn On Him During Game

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Wednesday’s Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers game was not a fun one for Russell Westbrook. During the fourth quarter in Philadelphia, the Wizards point guard suffered an ankle injury and had to leave the court; as he was doing so, a fan dumped popcorn on his head from above in the stands.

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After the game, speaking to reporters, Westbrook said, “I wouldn’t come up to me on the street and throw popcorn on my head because you know what happens. “In these arenas, you gotta start protecting the players.