"NEW YORK -- The NBA has fined Philadelphia center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making what the league determined to be a lewd gesture during a game against Boston on Friday night. The fine was announced Sunday by James Jones, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations. Embiid scored while getting fouled with 7:08 remaining in the first quarter against the Celtics, then made a chopping gesture toward his groin."
"Embiid has now been fined at least four times in the past for making the gesture -- $75,000 in December 2024 (a game in which he made multiple gestures), $35,000 in October 2023 and $25,000 in January 2023. Embiid appeared to take issue with the fine on social media, asking the league what's the difference between what he does and what officials do to call a blocking foul."
The NBA fined Philadelphia center Joel Embiid $50,000 for making what the league determined to be a lewd gesture during a game against Boston. James Jones, the league's executive vice president and head of basketball operations, announced the fine. Embiid scored while getting fouled with 7:08 remaining in the first quarter and made a chopping gesture toward his groin. Embiid has been fined at least four times previously for the same gesture, including $75,000 in December 2024, $35,000 in October 2023 and $25,000 in January 2023. Embiid questioned the punishment on social media, comparing his action to referees' gestures. Philadelphia lost the game 109-108.
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