Chicago Bulls Player Collin Sexton Fined $35,000 for Inappropriate Gesture During Game Against Brooklyn Nets

Chicago Bulls Player Collin Sexton Fined $35,000 for Inappropriate Gesture During Game Against Brooklyn Nets

Chicago Bulls player Collin Sexton was fined $35,000 for making an inappropriate gesture during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Sexton flipped the bird after missing a free throw while his team was trailing. The NBA deemed the gesture worthy of punishment and announced the fine in a statement on social media. The incident occurred in the third quarter of the game, and Sexton has not commented on his behavior. Despite the incident, Sexton scored 21 points in the game, which was his debut with the Bulls after being acquired recently. He is an experienced player in his eighth NBA season, previously playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, and briefly for the Charlotte Hornets.