Embiid's Fines: NBA Star Imposes Heavy Penalties for Court Celebrations

2023-11-01 11:18:40

Embiid was fined by the league for the second time. (Archyde.com)

NBA Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined 2 times by the league for imitating retired WWE wrestler Triple H’s celebration on the court in January this year. He made the same move recently, and was fined another US$35,000 (approximately NT$1.13 million) by the league, paying over a million dollars for his willfulness.

When the Philadelphia 76ers played against the Brooklyn Nets in January this year, Embiid was warned and fined US$25,000 (approximately NT$810,000) by the league for imitating Triple H’s celebration. After the exposure, Triple H not only issued a message to support Embiid, but also expressed the hope that he would continue to do it and was willing to help him pay the subsequent fines.

On October 30, the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Trail Blazers at home. In the third quarter, a 76ers teammate intercepted and passed the ball to Embiid. Although Embiid was heavily guarded by his opponent, he still scored a layup, allowing him to Very excited, he put his hands on his crotch many times and pushed his lower body forward, once again doing Triple H’s signature move to celebrate.

However, NBA officials were very dissatisfied with this action and considered it vulgar and obscene. The top management was also very dissatisfied. Today (1st) the NBA officially announced that Embiid would be fined $35,000 for his repeated indecent behavior on the court. A fine of US$ (approximately NT$1.13 million).

Triple H is a member of the popular WWE wrestling group DX (D-Generation This action is a tribute to DX who returned in this event.

“Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $35,000 for repeatedly making an obscene gesture on the playing court, it was announced today”pic.twitter.com/EvnhkNdmTZ

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) October 31, 2023