LaMelo Ball $100k fine for NSFW interview ‘bit too much’, claims players union head

LaMelo Ball receives backing from the NBPA's AED, Andre Iguodala for his recent NSFW comment against Bucks that received $100K fine.

LaMelo Ball $100k fine for NSFW interview ‘bit too much’, claims players union head

LaMelo Ball and Andre Iguodala

LaMelo Ball has found himself in hot waters lately after making an NSFW comment after his matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ball led his side to a hard-fought win against the Bucks and attended media duties after the game. The star player told the reporters, ‘We loaded up, No homo,’ which did not sit well with the NBA as they termed it ‘a sensitive issue.’

This led to Ball being fined a whopping $100k by the NBA. However, the Acting Executive Director of the NBA, Andre Iguodala made his feelings known regarding this matter. Iggy attended popular US streamer Kai Cenat‘s livestream recently. During the stream, Iggy made a bold assertion regarding the NBA fining Ball for his comments.

You can’t say that (the NSFW comment) in the NBA. Because it’s insensitive. It’s derogatory to a group. We’ve got a big fan base. ($100k) is a bit much. We gon’ fight that one though, don’t worry. But we can’t have guys saying that at the same time…You can’t say it in an interview.

Andre Iguodala told Kai Cenat
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During the live stream, Iguodala gave Cenat an explanation of the circumstances. The ex-Golden State Warriors player acknowledged that LaMelo Ball’s remarks are not LGBTQ-friendly. The large fine remains another matter altogether as the amount of $100,000 remains far-fetched.

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Iguodala has been a member of the NBPA since 2019, and he has the right to contest the fine. Ball is required to pay if he believes it is excessive. Ball has also realized that his word choice was incorrect. It now remains to be seen how this situation unfolds in the coming weeks/months.

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LaMelo Ball had a 4-word reaction to the NBA fining him $100k

LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an “offensive and derogatory comment” in an interview. This was according to Joe Dumars, executive Vice President and head of basketball operations. The fine is the highest sum permitted by league regulations. However, Ball was not pleased by the sum.

The Charlotte Hornets superstar took to X to put forward his frustrations regarding the fine. He had a 4-word reaction on social media. LaMelo Ball wrote on X, “hol up pause dat…” These kinds of fines won’t do any good for Ball and his rapport in the league.

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Aside from this, the 6-foot-7 guard is averaging 29.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 12 games this season. He was chosen as the third pick by the Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft. He was selected as an NBA All-Star and has also won Rookie of the Year. The youngest Ball brother has immense potential but his conduct in front of the camera might continue to bring him some bad reputation.