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Lakers' LeBron James fined $15K for obscene gesture

Published November 27, 2021, 7:00 AMOfficial release
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LeBron James has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture in L.A.'s win over the Pacers and warned for using profane language during media availability.

NEW YORK — Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court and warned for using profane language during media availability in response to league imposed discipline, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.

The incident occurred with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 124-116 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 24 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.