Sacramento Kings star point guard Russell Westbrook always plays at 100 mph.
During the first quarter of Sacramento's game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum in Memphis, the former NBA Most Valuable Player's offensive play claimed a victim in the form of a Flor Bear.
While bringing the ball up the court, Westbrook was hit by Memphis guard Scottie Pippen Jr. and fouled. This sent Westbrook to the sideline, where he inadvertently stepped on a drink (probably beer). The sheer force of Westbrook's speed caused the drink to spill over him and onto the floor, delaying the game as it took some time to clean up the mess on the court.
Meanwhile, Westbrook took a seat at courtside as things settled down. He can also be seen asking for a towel to wipe the drink from his body.
Russell Westbrook spikes courtside fan's drink at Kings-Grizzlies 💦😭pic.twitter.com/ERpobw8ZdE
- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 24 February 2026
Symbolically speaking, that drink could represent the type of season Westbrook and the Kings are having. Sacramento has been consistently pursued by teams heading into the 2025-26 NBA campaign.
In fact, the Kings entered Monday on a terrible losing streak, as they have lost 16 consecutive games. With a 12-46 record heading into Grizzlies games, the Kings are the worst team in the league at the moment based on the standings.
However, Sacramento's record won't be a factor in how the 37-year-old Westbrook, who is signing a one-year deal with the Kings, performs in every game, as he can be expected to continue playing like everything is on the line.
