The NBA announced that Joel Embiid has been fined $75,000 “for making obscene gestures on the playing court” in the first half of their 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics.
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— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) December 28, 2024
This came in the first quarter after Embiid stepped past Jaylen Brown and Payton Prichard for an and-1 layup in transition — he then proceeded to pay homage to his favorite wrestling faction, DX.
Despite the fact that he only hit one crotch chop, Embiid was hit with a heavier fine for this being a repeat offense.