LOS ANGELES, Nov 27 — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slapped with a US$15,000 fine for an “obscene gesture” and was warned for swearing during a news conference by the NBA’s disciplinary officials on Friday.
“LeBron James has been fined US$15,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court and warned for using profane language during media availability,” said league spokesman Byron Spruell in a news release.James was hit with a one-game suspension for a bloody altercation with Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart in a game last Sunday. It was the first suspension of James’ career.He returned Wednesday to face the Indianapolis Pacers and scored 39 points in a 124-116 overtime win.
James slammed the one-game suspension after the Pacers game, describing the punishment to reporters as “some bull----”. The NBA on Friday also issued a warning to James against “using profane language during media availability.”You May Also Like
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