[Saba Sports News] Joel Embiid has learned his lesson from NBA fines. The Philadelphia 76ers star was penalized for an explicit celebration during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers, mimicking the D-Generation X crotch chops. He received a $35,000 fine for the incident.
In the recent game against the Phoenix Suns, Embiid showed restraint after a spectacular dunk on Drew Eubanks. Instead of another crotch chop, he opted for a subtle shimmy.
Embiid had an impressive performance, scoring 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting and securing 11 rebounds, leading the 76ers to a 112-100 victory.
Recognizing the financial implications, Embiid appears to have retired the crotch-chop celebration, especially since he received acknowledgment from a D-Generation X star for it.