NBA Fines Jalen Williams P1.4M for Profane T-Shirt During Postgame Interview
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was fined $25,000 (approximately P1.4 million) by the NBA for wearing a T-shirt with profane language during a postgame interview. The incident occurred after the Thunder's 125-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the West semifinals. Williams, a first-time All-Star this season, helped the Thunder advance to the conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where they are set to host Game 1.
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Jalen Williams was fined $25,000 (P1.4 million) by the NBA for wearing a T-shirt with the phrase 'Fuck art, Let's dance' during a postgame interview.
The fine came after the Oklahoma City Thunder's 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the West semifinals.
Williams scored 24 points in the game, helping the Thunder advance to the conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Thunder are set to host Game 1 of the conference finals.
Williams is a first-time All-Star this season, averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in the regular season.
The Thunder's last trip to the West finals was in 2016.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, another key player for the Thunder, scored 35 points in the deciding game against the Nuggets.
Chet Holmgren is expected to play a significant role in the middle for the Thunder.
The Timberwolves' key players include Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, and Rudy Gobert.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Minnesota guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who are cousins and teammates on the Canadian national team, will face off in the series.
