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An Angry Russell Westbrook Challenged The Media To Say The Things They Tweet About Him To His Face
Russell Westbrook defended his teammates and criticized media narratives after the Kings' NBA-worst 14-50 record, highlighting frustration with inaccurate coverage, officials said.
- On March 5, Russell Westbrook challenged reporters at the postgame press conference after a 133-123 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Blaming coverage beyond basketball, Westbrook said reporters make `false comments` that distract the team and he must defend the locker room, he said.
- After posting 19 points and 10 assists, Westbrook challenged reporters by asking where they get their context, saying many comments come without direct access.
- The Kings return Sunday to host the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center after the exchange escalated with assembled Sacramento beat writers, including Sactown Sports reporter Matt George.
- Westbrook's veteran status and one-year deal shape his role amid a brutal campaign, with the Kings already eliminated from playoff contention and playing for pride.
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An Angry Russell Westbrook Challenged The Media To Say The Things They Tweet About Him To His Face
Former NBA MVP and current Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook lashed out at the media during his postgame press conference after the Sacramento Kings’ 133-123 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on March 5. Westbrook defended his team’s preparation and young roster, while also accusing the local media of uninformed criticism that distracts players without firsthand knowledge of practices or film sessions. Clearly frustrated as a difficu…
Russell Westbrook turns tables on reporters in heated postgame confrontation after Kings suffer 50th loss
Russell Westbrook confronted the media during the Sacramento Kings postgame press conference, accusing reporters of inaccurate coverage following team's 133-123 loss to New Orleans Pelicans.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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