Few would argue that Russell Westbrook was not the perfect match for the Lakers. After 18 months on the group, the previous NBA MVP was traded to the Jazz, ending a tumultuous spell in Los Angeles.

According to an nameless supply from the group, Russ was not only a dangerous match basketball-wise, however was additionally a ‘vampire’ in locker room. This quote which was revealed by Dave McMenamin of ESPN drew a response from Westbrook’s spouse Nina.

“I have school aged children who have to listen to their peers repeat the nasty things that you guys say on television about their father. I guess I will prepare myself to explain to my 5 year old that his dad is not actually a vampire,” she wrote on Instagram.