NBA player Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the league for flipping off an official during Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This is Edwards’ fifth fine of the season and his total fine tally now stands at $285,000.
Edwards’ growing list of fines includes:
* A $100,000 fine on December 29 for using profane language in a postgame interview
* A $25,000 fine on December 6 for language used in another postgame interview
* A $75,000 fine on December 21 for calling officials “f***ing terrible”
* A $35,000 fine in November for flipping the bird at a Kings fan
Edwards’ recent fines are likely related to his growing confidence and desire to express himself on and off the court. He recently signed a five-year, $244.6 million contract extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which includes a significant increase in pay this season.
The NBA has been strict in enforcing its rules against player misconduct, but Edwards’ high earning potential may be contributing to his willingness to push boundaries. With his impressive on-court performance and increasing financial stability, it will be interesting to see how he navigates the fine line between confidence and discipline.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-fines-anthony-edwards-again-this-time-50k-for-flipping-off-an-official-184355757.html