"I didn't think that he needed to be penalized more moving forward. I don't think that would make sense. I don't think he's a dirty player. I just think, in that moment, all things can be true. It was a dirty play and a dangerous play. It should have been caught at that moment. But it wasn't and then, you know, you move on."
"I think the league handed out something that was what they deemed to be fair. And we're glad that we still have him going on to the next game."
"The league said Ball made 'unnecessary and reckless contact' with Adebayo. The flagrant foul from Tuesday's game, if called as a Category 2 in real time, would have resulted in Miami being awarded two free throws and possession of the ball - plus would have led to Ball's ejection."
LaMelo Ball's flagrant foul on Bam Adebayo was deemed ejection-worthy but did not result in a suspension. Ball was fined $35,000 for the foul and an additional $25,000 for profanity. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed that further penalties were unnecessary, acknowledging the play as dangerous but not indicative of Ball's character. The NBA stated that Ball made 'unnecessary and reckless contact' with Adebayo. Charlotte coach Charles Lee felt the league's decision was fair, allowing Ball to participate in the upcoming elimination game against Orlando.
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