Joel Embiid fined $25K for making obscene gesture on playing court

Joel Embiid is averaging 33.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists this season.

NEW YORK — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

The incident occurred with 6:01 remaining in the third quarter of the 76ers’ 137-133 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 25 at Wells Fargo Center.