A moving scene! The Thunder s home player turned against him just because he plotted against Westbrook, and this is retribution

Imagine that 18,000 spectators in the stadium were booing together, and their voices were like thunder, making people's ears buzzing. But the boo was not for the visiting team, but for his Thunder's substitute center Haltenstein! In May 2025, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, the Nuggets vs. Thunder are full of gunpowder. fuse? Halten maliciously pushed Westbrook from the Nuggets during the game, knocking him out of the field, and even putting on a provocative attitude. As a result, the Thunder fans stopped doing it, booed and scolded, and even the mascot sat at Halten for three minutes with his butt! How rare is

? According to the 2024 NBA Fan Loyalty Survey of "ESPN", 95% of fans will unconditionally support their teams at home, and the situation of booing their own players is less than 10 times in the past 20 years. The "countering" of Thunder fans this time is entirely because of Westbrook's weight in the hearts of Oxford. We can't help but ask: What magic does Westbrook have that can turn the home court into a "away game"? The game was in the second quarter, Westbrook made a fast layup, as fast as a gust of wind. Unexpectedly, Halten did not speak of martial ethics. He first slapped Westbrook hard on the back of the head with his right hand, and then pushed his waist with his left hand. Westbrook flew out of the bottom line and fell down. What's even more annoying is that Halten was still standing there posing, as if saying "Come on, who is afraid of whom." The little Thunder fan at the scene was so scared that he covered his mouth, and the uncle in the front row pointed his nose and started cursing! What about

Ko Westbrook's reaction? Five years ago, he probably rushed forward to "super the bull". But this time, he patted his butt and got up, and even the referee didn't bother him much. In the locker room after the game, he pulled his Nuggets teammates and said, "Don't criticize that kid online, who didn't make any mistakes when he was young?" This kind of demeanor is simply the style of a textbook-level veteran!

Personal opinion: Halten's operation is indeed a bit "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger", but it also exposes the impulse of young players. Westbrook's restraint makes people feel awe-inspiring. As he gets older, his mentality is more stable. Young players must understand that the stadium is not a place to fight, and respecting the opponent is also respecting themselves.

To talk about why Thunder fans protect Westbrook so much, we have to start with his 11-year Thunder career. In the 2012 Western Conference Finals, the Thunder vs. Spurs, and Oshiro was in full swing at home. In the sixth game, Westbrook scored 23 points and 12 assists, scoring 8 points in the last quarter, holding the Spurs down and leading the team to reverse and advance to the finals. That night, fans shouted "Westbrook" outside the stadium until their voices were hoarse! In 2019, Westbrook was traded to the Rockets for the first time and returned to Russia City. The Thunder officially played a 5-minute tribute video. The fans stood up and applauded for 3 minutes. Westbrook's tears came out when he bowed.

According to the history data of the Thunder, Westbrook averaged 25.4 points and 7.8 assists during his time, leading the team to the playoffs 8 times, making him the scoring champion in the history of the team. This is not just data, it is the youth of the fans of Oxford! No wonder an old lady said on the radio: "My grandson asked me why I helped my opponent. I showed him the video of 2012, and he understood."

Halten poked a hornet's nest this time. During the game, the fans held homemade signs, saying "In Russia, only Westbrook can play Westbrook"; a female fan went to the bench and shouted, "Do you know that he broke his knee four times for us?" (Westbrook had four knee surgeries during the Thunder, and was covered in scars). What's even more amazing is that after the game, Halten's Mercedes-Benz G was covered with sticky notes, saying "Apology" and "You are not worthy of wearing Thunder jerseys". The security guard cleaned it for 20 minutes before finding the car door! Professor Zhang, an expert in sports psychology, analyzed: "The strong reaction of fans comes from emotional identification. Westbrook is a symbol of Russia. Halten's behavior is regarded as a provocation to tradition." In this wave of operations, fans are not only angry, but also express their love for Westbrook.

Let me give you another interesting detail. During the game, Nuggets center Jokic deliberately patted Westbrook on the back. Don’t forget that in 2023, the Nuggets vs. Clippers, Westbrook was pushed down by Zubac, and Jokic was the first to rush forward to stand up for him. He also became a skilled thug and said, “Westbrook is my brother, no one can bully him!” On the other hand, coach Dagnot, when asked about the conflict, his face turned black like a pot, and he only said, “Go back and watch the video.” Nuggets coach Ma Long is more direct and started arguing after the game: "Some young people have to learn to respect legends!"

This attitude is right to judge. Jokic and Ma Long's righteousness is heartwarming, while Thunder's coldness is a bit heartwarming.

Halten is not the first time he has caused trouble. In 2024, the Thunder played away against the Knicks, and he still played for the Knicks. During the game, he elbowed the opponent's team while defending Gidy. Gidy fell to the ground and booed at home in New York. After the game, Giddy said: "It shouldn't be intentional, but it hurts a lot." This incident made fans question Halten's defensive standards.

Personal view: It is understandable that young players are full of energy, but they have to reflect on it again and again. The stadium is an arena, not a gladiator. Only by learning to respect your opponent can you go further.

Let's talk about Westbrook, not only is he hard on the court, but he is warmer off the court. After the game, a little boy wearing a Thunder T-shirt broke through security and stuffed Westbrook a note, which was written in a colored pen: "You will always be my superman." Another 70-year-old lady hit the radio station and choked up and said, "My grandson grew up watching Westbrook's game. He is our hero."

Don't forget that in the 2024 playoffs, the Nuggets vs. the Lakers, Westbrook played for 15 minutes on the bench, scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, leading the team to reverse the disadvantage of 15 points. The commentators all sighed: "This veteran is still burning!" Westbrook used his actions to prove that the basic salary does not mean that he is confident.

This game sounds a wake-up call for young players: every move on the court may become a label of your career. Halten must learn something, like Westbrook, turn impulses into fighting spirits. Fans should not be too arrogant, they should be criticized online, and they should not engage in online violence. Rational support is true love. In the long run, this incident reminds young people in the NBA that respecting legends is not only polite, but also a compulsory course for growth. Westbrook is still the same Westbrook, and Oscar will always be his home.