Jaylen Brown Fined $25,000 for Gesture

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for making a throat-slash gesture towards Isaiah Stewart after a dunk during a game against the Detroit Pistons. The incident occurred with just 12 seconds left in the first quarter of the Celtics' 130-120 victory on December 4, where Brown scored 28 points and contributed significantly to the win. NBA Executive Vice President Joe Dumars confirmed the fine, labeling the gesture as 'inappropriate'. Brown anticipated the fine, stating after the game that he expected to hear from the league regarding his actions. Despite the hefty penalty, the fine is not expected to impact Brown significantly, given his recent five-year, $304 million contract with Boston. The Celtics are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks in their next game.