If you were watching the Thunder's 137-123 win over the Grizzlies in Wednesday night's regular-season finale, you might have heard an old phrase that sparked debate on social media.
Russell Westbrook secured a triple-double average for a second consecutive season, scoring six points to go along with 19 assists and 20 rebounds for Oklahoma City. The reigning NBA MVP's play prompted an odd comment by Fox Sports Oklahoma broadcaster Brian Davis in the second quarter.
Did he just say “Westbrook is out of his cotton-picking mind”?..... pic.twitter.com/fvPZ5cTkjx
— Mark Robinson (@MarkyRobs) April 12, 2018
The comment caused some uproar on social media given the racial connotations with slavery and cotton farming.