NBA fines Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for obscene gesture toward official
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The NBA has issued a $35,000 fine to Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball for making an obscene hand gesture after being called for an offensive foul during Tuesday night’s 144-117 defeat to the Miami Heat.
The incident occurred with 4:02 left in the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami. Immediately after the whistle, Ball flipped his middle finger toward the referee, drawing a technical foul on top of the offensive infraction.
Despite the ejection threat, Ball remained in the game and finished with 20 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Through four games, the 24-year-old is averaging 26.3 points, 9.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds.
The fine was announced Wednesday by NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars. No suspension was issued.
Source: ESPN
