76ers’ Embiid Fined $50K for Inappropriate Gesture
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for an inappropriate gesture during a recent game. The league announced the fine on Sunday following his actions in a match against the Boston Celtics.
Background on the Incident
During the game on Friday night, Embiid made a chopping gesture towards his groin after scoring while being fouled. This incident occurred with 7:08 left in the first quarter. The action prompted the league’s disciplinary committee to deem it lewd and inappropriate.
Previous Fines
This is not the first time Embiid has faced penalties for similar actions. His disciplinary record includes:
- $75,000 in December 2024 for multiple gestures in one game
- $35,000 in October 2023
- $25,000 in January 2023
Embiid’s Reaction
In response to the fine, Embiid took to social media, questioning the inconsistency of the league’s regulations. He compared his action to the gestures made by officials when calling blocking fouls. He tweeted:
“Y’all better start fining the refs for doing the ‘lewd’, ‘blocking foul’ gesture since I’m not allowed to do it.”
Game Outcome
In the game where the incident occurred, the Philadelphia 76ers narrowly lost to the Boston Celtics with a final score of 109-108.
This fine contributes to the ongoing conversation around player conduct and league policies on inappropriate gestures during games.
