Russell Westbrook Advocators

Corey M. And Keith B. Final Story Board for LATI 10

[Russell Westbrook Advocators @LATI10PROJECT_]

During an NBA game in 2018, Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Brian Davis described NBA player Russell Westbrook as playing “out of his cotton-picking mind” during a live game. Let’s dissect.

[Russell Westbrook Advocators @LATI10PROJECT_]

They often reinforce certain biases and stereotypes, such as with Davis’s “cotton-picking” comment. Also, this reflects how racialized language can contribute to the desensitization of racism in sports media.

[Russell Westbrook Advocators @LATI10PROJECT_]

During an NBA game in 2018, Oklahoma City Thunder broadcaster Brian Davis described NBA player Russell Westbrook as playing “out of his cotton-picking mind” during a live game. Let’s dissect.

[Russell Westbrook Advocators @LATI10PROJECT_]

With the media playing a major role in shaping public perceptions, NBA commentators have the power to create narratives about athletes and their backgrounds.