Jaylen Brown was fined for what the NBA called an “inappropriate gesture.”
The Boston Celtics star put his thumb against his throat Wednesday after taking a dunk.
Brown made a two-handed dunk on Isaiah Stewart during a game against the Detroit Pistons and gestured in Stewart's direction.
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, 7, dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brown told the media after the 130-120 win over the Pistons that he expected to hear from the NBA about his actions.
Well, he was fined $25,000.
According to Spotrac, this is the second fine for “obscene gestures” in the NBA this season. Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 for giving the middle finger.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) takes a shot behind Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and center Mo Bamba. Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. (AP Photo/Ferrand M. Ebenhack)
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Last year, players were fined for gestures that suggested referees had money at games, perhaps most notably Rudy Gobert. It cost $100,000.
Brown had 28 points and nine assists, and Kristaps Porzingis had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Celtics to their ninth win in 10 games.
The Celtics held a double-digit lead into the fourth quarter, but Detroit hit four straight 3-pointers to get within eight points, 109-101, and Boston coach Joe Mazzula insisted on bringing Brown back. Ta.
June 17, 2024. Boston, Massachusetts. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after playing against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter of Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. (Peter Casey-USA Today Sports)
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The Pistons got within five points on Tobias Harris' 3-pointer in the final minute, but Peyton Pritchard's 3-pointer in the second half sealed the deficit.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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