Lakers News: LeBron James believes Russell Westbrook "was right", congratulates Jazz for banning his fans

The NBA world was in turmoil on Monday night as the video of Russell Westbrook, Thunder goaltender in Oklahoma City, engaging in a vocal confrontation with a Utah Jazz fan started to go viral. Westbrook was seen threatening the fan and his wife during this heated exchange.

After the match, Westbrook alleged that the support was disrespectful and "racial" in his remarks, arousing pbadionate reaction. It was not the first time the inflamed guard got tangled with fans, especially in Utah.

Part of Westbrook's statement included the NBA's call to better protect its players and punish supporters responsible for creating an unstable environment. He was fined $ 25,000 on Tuesday for "directing blasphemy and threatening language" to fans.

Although he has no direct connection to the situation, LeBron James was questioned about this incident. James detailed his perception and his point of view after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls, via Spectrum SportsNet:

"I did not see it when it happened. Obviously, I've heard about it today. I wanted to get all the information before even commenting. I think this situation the fan was irrelevant in that he told Russ. There comes a time when there is respect. The only thing we have in life is respect at the end of the day. We play basketball, we can talk about the match, you can cover the game, but in the end, as a man, all you have is your respect.

This guy crossed the line. It was funny that he tried to go back and say what he did not do when they interviewed him. I have never seen a fan being interviewed like that before. And what's as bad as social media is the good thing they did when they went through everything he'd said about Russ about other people in his little screenplay . Obviously, Russ is a very pbadionate guy.

Russ is married and has three children, a set of twins. And whether you like it or that you like it, or the way it plays the game, this guy is one of the most loyal people I know, one of the dudes the most down-to-earth I know. And this guy just took it too far to the other end. Russ could have said words a little differently, but in the end, he was right, that guy was wrong. Get up and greet Utah 's jazz and organization by doing what they' ve done, and let 's go from the front.

I understand that they are paying hard-earned money to watch our beautiful game, to watch our beautiful players, and I respect that. But the dividing line is clear when you move to the disrespectful side: "Do I encourage my team? Am I heckling the opposing guy? Where do I cross the line? And the line is fine – it's not a fine line. This line is very daring – everyone knows you are crossing the line. "

After launching an investigation, the Jazz intervened Tuesday, announcing that Shane Keisel was definitely banned from any event at the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

"The ban is based on excessive and derogatory verbal abuse directed against a player," the Jazz said in a statement. "Utah Jazz will not tolerate fans who act inappropriately. There is no room in our game for personal attacks or disrespect. "