Luka Doncic fined $50,000 for gesture of money toward referee

ByDavid Mitchell
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Luka Doncic was fined $50,000 for making an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture toward a referee during the Lakers’ victory over the Knicks.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic was fined $50,000 for making an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” towards a referee during the victory of Los Angeles Lakers 110-97 over the New York Knicks, the NBA announced Tuesday.

With 4:35 left in the third quarter on Sunday, Luka Doncic He attempted to draw a foul on Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara, but was assessed a blocking foul.

While Luka Doncic was on the court after receiving contact from Diawara, he rubbed his fingers together, making a money gesture, while looking at referee Tre Maddox.

The fine represents approximately 0.109% of Doncic’s $46 million salary this season.

Doncic has had frequent run-ins with referees around the league this season, drawing 15 technical fouls in 52 games. If you receive the sixteenth technical foul, you must serve a one-game suspension.

The Lakers (39-25) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) on Tuesday night.

With information from the Associated Press.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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