Why did the NBA fine Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert?
While his gesture at referees would likely have seen him receive some form of sanction, it was the Frenchman’s words following the game that undoubtedly sealed his fate. Yet, the question remains, why would a player of his stature make such outlandish claims without any solid reason? NBA fines Rudy Gobert $100K According to an NBA announcement on Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been fined $100,000 by the NBA “for directing an inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” at an official on Friday and then proceeding to publicly criticize the officials who featured in that same Game . If you caught our previous report, then you will know that Gobert’s gesture and subsequent comments took place during and after his team’s 113-104 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. The NBA has fined Rudy Gobert $100,000 for his money sign gesture towards the refs and his public comments about officiating. pic.twitter.com/EJO8mWdTTC — The Sporting News (@s...