Utah Jazz Fan Who Received Lifetime Ban Suing Team And Russell Westbrook

In the lawsuit, however, attorneys for Keisel argue that Westbrook misheard or mischaracterized Keisel’s comments, and that Keisel had told Westbrook to wrap his knees to be able to play better later on in the game.

Keisel participated in an interview with KSL after the game, during which he said that he believed his conversation with Westbrook to be in jest until Westbrook began shouting profanity at and threatening Keisel and Huff.

The lawsuit states:

The crowd was shocked by the ferocity of Mr. Westbrook’s outburst when he had only been told to take care of his knees.

Albeit in a mocking manner that implied he would need to use them extensively to ensure his team’s victory.