Russell Westbrook: Oklahoma City Thunder ace responds to haters – I don’t give a f**k

The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has divided opinion ever since entering the NBA in 2008.

Westbrook, 30, has often been criticised for his aggressive style of play and his short fuse, as well as several other matters.

That being said, his performances on the court have earned him the respect of millions of fans.

The Californian is still often lambasted but doesn’t pay attention to the opinions of his critics.

“I’ve been blessed with the talent to not give a f**k,” Westbrook said on Wednesday.

“And I don’t, regardless of what happens.”

Unlike some of his colleagues, the 2017 NBA MVP brushes off his detractors’ thoughts on him and focuses on the good things he has in his life.

“It doesn’t change the way I live, doesn’t change the way I think,” Westbrook said of the criticism aimed his way.

“I have an unbelievable family, great friends, unbelievable life, unbelievable job, make a lot of money in my job.

“I’m extremely blessed, thankful, humble, haven’t been in trouble, don’t cause no problems.

“I’m perfectly fine. I’m living the best life. I can’t complain one bit.

“He say, she say, what somebody say about me, what they say about shooting, passing, dribbling — I don’t really care.

“Every year it’s something. They gotta make up something about me. Which is fine. It’s good.

“One thing I always know is, if they’re not talking about you, then you’re not doing something right.”

Westbrook and his Thunder team-mates will be back in action early on Friday morning, travelling to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans.

source: express.co.uk