NBA Announces Jalen Williams Punishment For Wearing Clothing with Profane Language

Ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night, the NBA made an announcement for the Thunder star Jalen Williams. The Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat Denver Nuggets in Game 7 after their dominant 32-point victory to clinch the semifinal playoff series.

During the post-game conference, Jalen Williams’ clothing pushed the league take strong action as they considered it “profane language.” The NBA announced that Williams has been fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language in his postgame media session on Sunday.

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Jalen Williams Faces $25,000 Fine for Wearing a Shirt with Profane Language

Jalen Williams was delighted after his team’s 125-93 win over the Nuggets in Game 7 of the West semifinals on Sunday. During the post-game media session, he was wearing a shirt that said “F*uck art, let’s dance.” The league considered it a ‘profane language’ and handed over him a $25,000 Fine.

It was an unfortunate experience for Williams, who had a wrong choice of picking a shirt after Game 7. The words written on the shirt had profane language and it cost him a decent fine. The Thunder forward will pay the fine and get ready for the Western Conference Finals.

Williams had a stunning night in Oklahoma City on Sunday as the Thunder star scored 24 points, five rebounds and seven assists in Game 7. It was completely a one-sided victory for the Thunder, who will play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference final. Game 1 of the series is scheduled on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. et.

Oklahoma City have made it into the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016 and they would eye the NBA championship for the first time in 46 years. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves would chase their maiden NBA championship. It would surely be a great matchup between two West heavyweights.

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