Russell Westbrook hit the game winner Monday night as his OKC Thunder beat the Jazz 97-95. During the game, the NBA on ESPN’s official Twitter account decided to troll the Jazz with subtle tweets about the greatness of Westbrook as it relates to the Jazz’s favorite sons. Stockton and Malone.
Russell Westbrook is averaging more rebounds per game (10.6) this season than Karl Malone (10.1) did in his career. pic.twitter.com/vXnLra8Rcc
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 24, 2017
and nearly as many assists per game this season (10.4) as John Stockton (10.5) did in his career. pic.twitter.com/S9nCTLmZW3
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 24, 2017
Nice subtle dig at the Jazz and their fan base. After all, much of social media is here for jokes and our amusement. Jazz fans predictably got into the mentions highlighting the difference between a season and a career. The Jazz’s official Twitter account decided to clap back as well.
We usually have a pretty firm “don’t feed the trolls” policy here at the Jazz.
But…@ESPNNBA…do you hear yourself??
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 24, 2017
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John Stockton averaged 10.5 assists per game over the course of 19 SEASONS. ONE. NINE.
Not to mention 9 CONSECUTIVE w/ at least 11.2. ? https://t.co/c9QbutbDNr
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 24, 2017
Fans get so mad at any perceived slight at their team. Flip the page to see the video of Westbrook’s game winner.
