The NBA fined Jalen WilliamsOklahoma City Thunder, with $ 25,000 for wearing clothes wearing a “message with profane language” During the press conference after the seventh game that faced the Nuggets. The shirt in question was written in the chest the words “F — art lets dance”, “Give art, let's dance”.
Prohibited offensive vulgarities and expressions
The use of profane or inappropriate language is prohibited in the NBA and is considered as a violation of the ethical code. The NBA considers this type of language, which includes offensive vulgarities and expressionsas improper behavior and can result in economic sanctions For players, as has been in this case.
Jalen Williams, during his appearance before the press with the controversial message in his shirt.
Williams' appearance occurred On Sunday after the victory of Thunder over the Denver Nuggets by 125-93 in the tiebreaker party of the semifinals of the West Conference. Williams contributed 24 points to the classification of his team to The west final, which will begin this next morning in Oklahoma (2.30 h).
Williams It was there for the first time this seasonbecoming one of the struts of the great campaign of the Thunder after averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists During the regular season in which those of Oklahoma established the best balance of the league with 68 wins and 14 losses.
