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NBA’s Joel Embiid Has Hilarious Response to His $50K Fine Over Lewd Gesture — But Does He Have a Point?

Sixers star Joel Embiid is with a $50K fine for a lewd gesture, and his going viral for his response to the fine!
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Joel Embiid fined $50,000 for ‘lewd’ gesture made during loss to Celtics on Friday

Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for doing the DX chop motion following an and-1 conversion during the 76ers’ Friday loss to the Boston Celtics, the NBA announced Sunday afternoon. Embiid has been fined ...

Joel Embiid Sends Strong Message After Receiving Punishment From NBA

After a 2024 campaign plagued by injuries, Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has made a full recovery. While he’s ...

Joel Embiid’s ‘lewd gesture’ vs. Celtics resulted in hefty fine

The 76ers center was fined $50,000 for what the NBA called a “ lewd gesture ” during Philadelphia’s loss to the Boston ...

Joel Embiid fined $50,000 for 'lewd gesture' while on court, he responds to NBA on X

I appreciate where Embiid is going, but anything we can do to get actual personality from the referees is welcome in these parts. Philadelphia is off to a fast 4-1 start this season, with Embiid ...

Joel Embiid fined $50,000 for ‘lewd’ gesture made during loss to Celtics

Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for doing the DX chop motion following an and-one conversion during the 76ers’ Friday 109-108 ...

Tonga rugby league star has surgery after 'seizure' against NZ

Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand, his Australian club said."Eli Katoa was ...