Dave McMenamin
Multiple Authors
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward a referee throughout the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks, the NBA introduced Tuesday.
With 4:35 remaining within the third quarter Sunday, Doncic tried to attract a cost on Knicks ahead Mohamed Diawara however was whistled for a blocking foul.
While Doncic was on the ground after absorbing the contact from Diawara, Doncic rubbed his fingers collectively — making a cash gesture — as he checked out official Tre Maddox.
The tremendous makes up roughly 0.109% of Doncic’s $46 million wage this season.
Doncic has had frequent run-ins with league officers this season, receiving 15 technical fouls known as towards him in 52 video games performed. If he receives a sixteenth tech, he must serve a one-game suspension.
The Lakers (39-25) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) on Tuesday evening.
Information from the Associated Press was used on this report.
