Fans had a lot of ‘next question’ jokes for Russell Westbrook after he struggled in ugly loss

Russell Westbrook is a great player who is fun as heck to watch, except during his postgame press conferences when he continually refuses to answer local writer Berry Tramel’s questions, choosing to just say “next question” instead.

It’s not a good look at all for one of the NBA’s biggest stars.

This whole thing has picked up a lot attention in recent days and fans had fun ripping Westbrook over it during and after Oklahoma City’s 111-98 Game 4 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. The loss means OKC is now down 3-1 in the series and its season will be on the line Tuesday night in Portland.

Westbrook went 5-for-21 in the loss and finished with just 14 points

Fans went off on the “next question” nonsense:

RUSS: *shoots jumper*

RIM: 'Next question.'

— Myles Brown (@mdotbrown) April 22, 2019

Berry Tramel walking into the press conference room to ask Russell Westbrook a question pic.twitter.com/7I20A4uxNz

— gifdsports (@gifdsports) April 22, 2019

Russell "next question" Westbrook just shot 0-7 FG in the second half of #NBAplayoffs home game against Blazers. #Thunderup

— Ben Maller (@benmaller) April 22, 2019

Russ lost another playoff game (series) and he’s about to lose another press conference #NextQuestion

— Greg Toohey (@gregtoohey) April 22, 2019

If this keeps up…we may hear a whole lotta "Next Questions"…..#NBAPlayoffs #PORvsOKC

— Cole Wright (@ColeWrightNFL) April 22, 2019

I don’t wanna hear the typical next question mentality with Westbrook this interview, we need answers for the constant poor play in the playoffs

— Nate (@NateJDecker) April 22, 2019

Westbrook? James shot 3-20 and HOU won. You shooting 5-20 with four minutes left what happened? Next question. 😂😂😂😂

— Torre LaGuins (@TManimals) April 22, 2019

RW: "Will @russwest44 advance to the 2nd round without @KDTrey5?"
Me: "Next question."

— Androcover NBA (@androcover) April 22, 2019

Look at Paul George’s +/- this series and look at Westbrook’s and tell me who’s the best player on the Thunder! Let me guess…”NEXT QUESTION!” LOL

— Anthony Strong (@TonyStrong631) April 22, 2019

Reporter: you guys seem to have a problem stopping Liddard

Westbrook… Next question

Reporter: it was a statement

— ☄☄☄🚀Dion Apollo🚀☄☄☄🖖🏾 (@DionApollo) April 22, 2019

Russell Westbrook and Paul George are a combined 11 of 34 from the floor. Next question.

— Blue Man Hoops (@bluemanhoops) April 22, 2019

Westbrook keep popping off and saying “next question” while Damian is winning games. 😂😂😂 another 1st round exit for mr triple double.

— Joe Lalli (@jlallij) April 22, 2019

@TVsJerry @AllmericanMayes maybe karma is getting the best of Russell Westbrook and his awful shooting and plus minus. Berry should ask why he and the thunder suck so bad? That would be worth hearing the stupid next question comment.

— KingCoopa (@bcooper07231) April 22, 2019

Russel “Next Question” Westbrook. The karma is real.

— Earvin Nuel Arce (@waiting4EARVIN) April 22, 2019

Westbrook 5-20. Next question

— chade L. martin (@chadelmartin) April 22, 2019

That’s karma for Russ and Pg acting like fools with the next question crap to the media. Over in 5 #PORvsOKC

— KingCoopa (@bcooper07231) April 22, 2019

Westbrook: *attempts to get out the first round of postseason*

God: 'Next Question'#PORvsOKC

— Kawhi Stan (@TheVokality) April 22, 2019

Westbrook better answer some questions tonight! Ain't no next question tonight, you gotta answer for this!

— KISSA (@Kameron_Hay) April 22, 2019

Well at least Westbrook is consistent at saying next question. Lol

— Dennis Robertson (@drob178) April 22, 2019

Russell Westbrook is probably going to have lots of “next question” responses after shooting 5-21 from the field tonight

— Matt Connolly (@MattatTheState) April 22, 2019