NBA: why was Victor Wembanyama fined $25,000?. The French rookie allowed the San Antonio Spurs to overcome the New York Knicks, 4th in the Eastern Conference, in overtime.
After the final whistle, the 20-year-old giant celebrated this success by throwing the game ball into the stands of the Frost Bank Center instead of giving it to Knicks leader Jalen Brunson. A gesture little appreciated by the league which costs it dearly since Wemby will have to pay… a fine of 25,000 dollars.