The Los Angeles Lakers moved on from Russell Westbrook, after trading him to the Utah Jazz. The whole ordeal involved a three-team trade that involved the Lakers, the Jazz, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers arguably got a great deal in exchange for Westbrook, which brought a former Lakers player back to the purple and gold franchise. However, Westbrook got referred to as a “vampire” by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin while quoting a source, leading to his wife Nina lashing out. 

During the show, McMenamin referred to the Lakers moving on from Russell Westbrook as, “You remove a vampire from the locker room. That meaning a vampire sucks the blood out of the locker room,” according to one of his sources.

Russell Westbrook’s wife speaks up

Russell Westbrook’s wife Nina was left irate at such comments by an ESPN veteran reporter. She spoke out, stating, “I have school aged children who have to listen to their peers repeat the nasty things that you guys say on television about their father. I guess I will prepare myself to explain to my 5 year old that his dad is not actually a vampire.”

Fans then showed their support for Westbrook and his wife on social media. 

One fan tweeted, “Tell them to say my dad makes more than your dad.”

Here are a few more reactions from NBA Twitter:

Tell them to say my dad makes more than your dad.

— Keculah 🇱🇷 (@HenryKeculahJr) February 10, 2023

Exactly. And it’s all the reporters that basically are Laker homers. It’s truly sad and pathetic.

That’s why vengeance will be sweet when he changes uniforms in a Clipper jersey. And get under an organization that will actually care about him.

— Alex Porter 🎙 (@Alex_PorterEnt) February 10, 2023

Every team rides the media bandwagon making Westbrook the villain you all need. Since LBJ, KD and Embid are your little heroes.

— OWUchi pog 🇵🇷 (@PRBUchiha) February 10, 2023

Westbrook still good in my book. Just didn’t work out in LA for some reason but somewhere new he’ll be back on beast mode.

— ᴀᴅᴍʙᴇᴀᴛᴢ.ᴄᴏᴍ (@ADMBEATZ) February 10, 2023

Everyone deserves respect no matter what the issues are. If it didn’t workout in LA, it could workout else where. Thank you @russwest44 for your contributions to LA. Best of luck in your career. Athletes are people as well and have families.

— David K (@DavidK_1985) February 10, 2023

There are pros and cons to every persons life. You can’t change how people behave. Not saying that it’s right but just take the good with the bad.

— Ramo Issata (@omieg89) February 10, 2023

Despite the comments on Westbrook, many fans came to his aid and pointed out how the media is painting Westbrook to be the villain.

Russell Westbrook gave his all off the bench this season

Russell Westbrook did have problems at the start of the season. However, he put the team first and took a smaller role to come off the bench. 

The nine-time All-Star helped his team while coming off the bench, bringing energy to the court, and finding his teammates to get involved in the offense. 

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After McMenamin’s comments on Westbrook, the 2020 Sixth Man of the Year, Jordan Clarkson, sent out a tweet. He said, “Vampires, come out come out wherever you are.” Clearly stating that he is excited to play with Russell Westbrook in Utah.

vampires, come out come out wherever you are 🖤🩸🧛🏻‍♀️

— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) February 10, 2023

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