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NBA: LeBron James fined for 'obscene gesture,' warned for swearing

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Agence France-Presse

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="LeBron James celebrates a 3-point basket against the Indiana Pacers on November 24, 2021 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jeff Haynes, NBAE/ Getty Images via AFP " src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/11/27/lebron-james.jpg"/><figcaption>LeBron James celebrates a 3-point basket against the Indiana Pacers on November 24, 2021 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jeff Haynes, NBAE/ Getty Images via AFP </figcaption></figure></div>Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slapped with a $15,000 fine for an &quot;obscene gesture&quot; and was warned for swearing during a news conference by the NBA&#x27;s disciplinary officials on Friday.&quot;LeBron James has been fined $15,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court and warned for using profane language during media availability,&quot; said league spokesman Byron Spruell in a news release.This is the second time this week that league has disciplined James for an on-court incident. James was hit with a one-game suspension for a bloody altercation with Detroit Pistons&#x27; Isaiah Stewart in a game last Sunday. It was the first suspension of James&#x27; career.The ban meant James missed the Lakers 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday.He returned Wednesday to face the Indiana Pacers and scored 39 points in a 124-116 overtime win. Late in the fourth quarter James drew the ire of league officials for making an obscene gesture after sinking a three-point basket that extended the Lakers lead to six points. James slammed the one-game suspension after the Pacers game, describing the punishment to reporters as &quot;some bull----&quot;.The NBA on Friday also issued a warning to James against &quot;using profane language during media availability.&quot;In nine games this season, James is averaging 24.6 points, five rebounds and 4.6 assists.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was slapped with a $15,000 fine for an 'obscene gesture' and was warned for swearing during a news conference.