NBA Fines Luka Dončić $50,000 for Gesture Implying Referee Corruption
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The NBA fined Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić $50,000 for making a gesture that implied referees were bribed during a recent game. The incident occurred in the third quarter when Dončić was frustrated that officials did not call a foul in his favor. The Slovenian guard responded by making a hand gesture suggesting the referees were corrupt or paid off. The fine reflects the NBA's strict policy against players publicly questioning the integrity of officiating, with gestures implying corruption drawing particularly heavy financial penalties.