Suns’ Dillon Brooks Hit with $25K Fine for Offensive Gesture Against Pacers
Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns has been fined $25,000 for making an offensive gesture during a game against the Indiana Pacers. This incident took place on Thursday in a match that ended with the Suns winning 133-98.
Details of the Incident
The league announced the fine on Friday, highlighting the occurrence of the gesture with 54 seconds left in the second quarter. After successfully making a tough, leaning mid-range shot and subsequently falling to the floor, Brooks made an inappropriate gesture while on the court.
Brooks’ Performance
Despite this controversy, Brooks put on a stellar performance, scoring a season-high of 33 points. He also recorded five rebounds and seven assists, showing his considerable ability on the court with a shooting accuracy of 12-of-22.
Financial Impact of Fines
This fine marks the fourth financial penalty Brooks has faced this season. Earlier, he received three separate fines of $2,000 each for technical fouls. Over his nine-year career, Brooks has accumulated fines for a total of 105 incidents, amounting to $415,000.
This Season’s Statistics
- Points Per Game: 20.3
- Rebounds Per Game: 2.9
- Assists Per Game: 2.0
- Steals Per Game: 1.9
- Average Minutes Played: 29.1
At 29 years old, Brooks is having a career-best year in his debut season with the Suns. Despite the recent fine, his contributions to the team have been significant and impactful.
