Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
As reported earlier here at ‘Sir Charles In Charge’, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook will have to undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a lateral meniscus tear.
As with any major breaking NBA news, fans, media and basketball junkies alike from all over the ‘Twittersphere’ immediately jumped on the popular social media site, venting their frustrations on the injury and how they feel about the Thunder’s chances moving forward in the postseason.
Twitter Reaction
Russell Westbrook's never missed a game in the NBA or at UCLA - and says he didn't miss one in high school either
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 26, 2013
Good luck, Russell Westbrook! #GetWellSoonhttp://t.co/XzJsMNr8yw pic.twitter.com/mWjo5eHOr4
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) April 26, 2013
Russell Westbrook is out with a torn meniscus. Congrats Miami Heat, 2012* and 2013** Champs. * shortened season **all hurt competition
— Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) April 26, 2013
Man feel so bad for my brother @russwest44 ...say it isn't so. Very few work as hard as he does.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 26, 2013
If Patrick Beverly had taken out LeBron or Wade the way he took out Russell Westbrook, David Stern would put him in the electric chair
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) April 26, 2013
Not questioning the Heat's talent, but having Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook removed from your path is quite fortunate
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) April 26, 2013
Just realized that we have literally never seen the Thunder play a game without Russell Westbrook. Might get a glimpse into his true value.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) April 26, 2013
Praying for a speedy recovery for my guy @russwest44 !
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) April 26, 2013
They still have Harden. Oh wait...RT @SportsCenter: Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery to repair lateral meniscus tear in knee.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) April 26, 2013
If what Patrick Beverley did is a crime, then every point guard is guilty, too. Happens just about every night, every game.
— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) April 26, 2013
Beverly made a playoff play, hustled to the whistle, injury was incidental not intentional. But Westbrook being mad at him will frame debate
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) April 26, 2013
Westbrook getting mad at Beverley reminds me of how Alou's rage framed Bartman as scapegoat.
— Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) April 26, 2013
Man! Russell Westbrook out for the playoffs! Get well my man..
— Kenny Smith (@TheJetOnTNT) April 26, 2013
Updated odds on who will play first:
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) April 26, 2013
Westbrook 1:1
Kobe 1.5:1
N.Boudeaux 20:1
Iverson: 25:1
Rose: 100,000,000,000:1http://t.co/1u8WJIbF64
Kevin Durant is sick of finishing 2nd. So hopefully somewhere between 4th and 8th will seem like a nice change.
— The Pickle (@sportspickle) April 26, 2013
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