Kings guard Russell Westbrook struggled offensively and his wife, Nina, felt the wrath of one angry fan after Sacramento’s 131-94 loss to the Orlando Magic Thursday.
Taking to her Instagram Stories Friday, Nina shared a negative email she received with the subject line, “F–k you,” adding that getting lewd messages has become “routine” for the couple.
“Your piece of f-kn s–t husband sucks so f-kn bad can’t even get 10 points is pathetic,” the email states. “I hope you both die in a car crash dumb bitch.”
Nina added, “The negative effects of sports betting. Brings out the worst in ppl.”
Westbrook, who had five points in the loss at Golden 1 Center, was 2-of-8 shooting and 1-of-6 from the three-point range.
Nina expressed gratitude for the support she and Westbrook, 37, have received, but noted the vile email “is not an isolated incident.”
“It’s something my husband and I consider routine. With that said, I’m sharing this now because I’m growing increasingly concerned for athletes.
“I felt it important to highlight the effects that sports betting has on individuals and how it puts athletes and their families in potentially dangerous situations. It’s an aspect of sports betting that no one seems interested in discussing.
“As an LMFT [Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist], I have a keen understanding of the psychological implications and dangers of sports betting and gambling. Gambling is a highly addictive behavior, and people should understand the risks associated with it, especially before introducing it to their children.
“I don’t claim to have all the answers, but the threatening behavior directed toward athletes and their families after games has proven to be one of the early results of amped up sports betting.”
The veteran guard — a former NBA Most Valuable Player and nine-time All-Star — signed a one-year deal with the Kings before the 2025-26 season.
Westbrook spent the 2024-25 season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 75 appearances and 36 starts.
This isn’t the first time the Westbrooks have spoken publicly about negative fan behavior.
In 2022, Westbrook addressed the “Westbrick” nickname that fans had given him as he struggled to shake a months-long shooting slump while with the Lakers.
He explained at the time that the ongoing harassment from fans had negatively affected his family so much that they didn’t want to attend his games.
Nina also said in a series of tweets that the Westbrook family had received “death wishes” from critics.
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