Russell Westbrook has always been a fan favorite — for the supporters of the teams that he's played for, that is. When it comes to opposing fans, however, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been known to play a more villainous role.

This is exactly why Russ was taken aback by the surprising number of Lakers supporters in Tuesday's away game against the San Antonio Spurs. By his own admission, Westbrook said that having so many fans cheering him on during a road game was something that was new to him (h/t Spectrum SportsNet on Twitter):

Westbrook responded to the adoring supporters in the best way possible. Along with Anthony Davis, Russ led the Lakers to a hard-fought win over the Spurs. The former league MVP produced undoubtedly his best performance for LA thus far with a typically jaw-dropping 33-point, 10-rebound, and eight-assist statline.

Fellow Lakers newcomer Malik Monk echoed Westbrook's thoughts after the game:

The Lakers are arguably the most popular team in the entire league and they have tons of supporters from not only across the country but around the globe as well. Russell Westbrook definitely fits the bill as a superstar on a high-profile team so, at this point, he better get used to being cheered during road games.