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NBA Fines Joel Embiid $50,000 Over 'Lewd Gesture' vs. Celtics

The Sixers star, previously fined for the WWE-style celebration, questioned the league's consistency.

Overview

  • The league said the gesture occurred with 7:08 left in the first quarter of Philadelphia's 109-108 loss to Boston on Oct. 31 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
  • Embiid responded on X, urging the NBA to fine referees for what he called a similar blocking-foul signal.
  • This is his fourth fine specifically tied to the D-Generation X crotch-chop celebration, bringing reported totals to about $185,000.
  • Sunday's announcement labeled the act a 'lewd gesture,' a shift from prior league language that cited 'obscene gesture.'
  • Philadelphia continues to manage Embiid's knee with a minutes restriction, and he was ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Nets.