When fans reflect back to the 2018-19 NBA season one of the narratives will no doubt be the issues which arose between players and fans. Two specific incidents which made this a talking point will be cited. The first involving OKC Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook who got into a verbal exchange including racial overtones with a Utah Jazz fan.
Having experienced issues with Jazz fans during the 2018 playoffs as well only added fuel to the fire. In response, Utah banned the fan for life from attending any further Jazz games and the league banned him from all NBA games.