Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook had to be restrained by security after a fan poured popcorn over him during his side’s 120-95 defeat at the Philadelphia 76ers.
The incident happened as Westbrook left the court with an injured ankle.
“I wouldn’t come up to me on the street and throw popcorn on my head, because you know what happens,” said Westbrook.
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“In these arenas, you have got to start protecting the players. We’ll see what the
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