NBA Hits LeBron James with Huge Fine over Obscene Gesture During Game, Gets Warning for Profane Language

LeBron James has been hit with a huge fine from the NBA for making an obscene gesture during a recent game.

The basketball star has also received a warning from the league over his use of profane language.

The news comes after James raised eyebrows over his response to being heckled by fans sitting courtside.

He took the extraordinary step of having the young fans ejected from the game.

James was called LeSnitch on social media for it while others just called him a snowflake.

He was fined $15,000 for making the ‘big balls’ gesture and also got a warning over using profane language.

James made the gesture after making a shot late in Los Angeles’ 124-116 overtime victory in Indiana. (See video Below)

The NBA posted a statement to Twitter saying James, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, was fined for making the gesture while on the court and “warned for using profane language during media availability in response to league imposed discipline.”

“The incident occurred with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 124-116 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse,” the statement said.

“I mean, it’s some bulls**t,” James said. “But whatever.”

From Yahoo:

Slay the latest News for free!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Not even LeBron James is immune from a Sam Cassell celebration fine.

The NBA fined James $15,000 for making an “obscene gesture” during the Los Angeles Lakers’ overtime win against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, the league announced Friday.

James drilled a big 3-pointer in overtime to lead the Lakers to the 124-116 win, and hit Sam Cassell’s iconic “Big Balls” celebration as he made his way down the court.

The NBA has been fining players for that celebration — which has become incredibly popular in the NBA and across sports — very strictly for nearly a decade.

Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet was fined for hitting the move in front of Cassell earlier this month.

James dropped a season-high 39 points in Indianapolis, which marked his first game back from his one-game suspension after an altercation with Pistons center Isaiah Stewart. James also had a pair of Pacers fans ejected from the contest in overtime, as they allegedly were using “obscene” language and gestures at their courtside seats.

SHARE:
Advertise with Slay News
join telegram

READERS' POLL

Who is the best president?

By completing this poll, you gain access to our free newsletter. Unsubscribe at any time.

By David Hawkins

David Hawkins is a writer who specializes in political commentary and world affairs. He's been writing professionally since 2014.

Subscribe
Notify of
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x