The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 on Wednesday for using an anti-gay slur after he was slapped with a technical foul in the Lakers 102-93 victory over San Antonio on Tuesday
The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 on Wednesday for using an anti-gay slur after he was slapped with a technical foul in the Lakers 102-93 victory over San Antonio on Tuesday.
"Kobe Bryant's comment during last night's game was offensive and inexcusable," NBA commissioner David Stern said.
"While I'm fully aware that basketball is an emotional game, such a distasteful term should never be tolerated. Accordingly, I have fined Kobe $100,000.
Television cameras, but not a microphone, captured Bryant's outburst when he returned to the bench after receiving a technical foul.
The video shows Bryant trying and failing to get referee Bennie Adams' attention then apparently mouthing "faggot". He also punched his chair and tossed a towel after the foul call.
