Lamelo ball gay slur
Charlotte Hornets' Ball comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night that he didn't mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was "offensive and derogatory" while slapping him with a $100,000 fine.
Following Saturday's 115-114 win in Milwaukee, Ball commented on FanDuel Sports Network. Sideline whistleblower Shannon Spake asked Ball about the team's defensive strategy against Bucks celestial body Giannis Antetokounmpo on the game's final play, and Ball used an anti-gay slur while delivering his answer.
The league came down hard on Ball, levying the maximum fine workable on the 23-year-old.
After the Hornets lost 128-114 to the unbeaten Cavaliers, Ball made his first comments since the fine was assessed.
"Before we get started, I just want to address the comment yesterday," he told reporters. "I really didn't mean anything (by it) and don't want to offend anybody. I've got love for everybody, and I don't discriminate."
Ball scored 31 points on 11-of-29 shooting and had 12 assists against the Cavs.
SEE ALSO | Char The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets celebrity LaMelo Ball $100,000 for using an anti-gay slur during a postgame interview. The comment came after the Hornets' close victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, where Ball described the game’s ultimate moments using a phrase the league deemed offensive. The NBA released a statement condemning the language as “offensive and derogatory,” while stating their stance against discriminatory remarks. Ball’s controversial expression has sparked criticism among fans. Responding to Ball’s comment, the NBA released a remark calling his remark “an offensive and derogatory comment.” The league fined the Hornets’ star on Sunday. Later, Hornets chief coach Charles Lee responded to the huge penalty, “As an organization, that’s obviously not something we condone,” Lee said. “Our standards and what is required of our players and our environment that we create is really important to us. I spoke to Melo, and he’s obviously very apologetic,” he continued. The coach went on to add, “From what I’ve seen since I’ve been around him, he loves everyone. He’s a joy to contain around in the facility and that’s not typic LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards were recently fined by the NBA for inappropriate conduct. Ball received a $100,000 fine for using an anti-gay slur during a postgame interview, while Edwards was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the court. Cam Newton, reflecting on his own experiences with league fines, explained that such penalties are typically deducted directly from a player's paycheck. He emphasized that fines serve as a financial deterrent, encouraging players to adhere to the league's code of conduct. Newton also highlighted the importance of understanding the impact of one's actions, both on and off the field, and the role fines participate in maintaining the league's professional standards. 00:00 - Intro 4:12 - ZipRecruiter #ad 5:16 - Is Josh Allen the MVP Frontrunner?13:05 - Harry's #ad 14:44 - PEEEEEGGGGGYYYY27:53 - Which QB Threw the Prettiest Deep Ball Ever?29:15 - Mando #ad 30:58 - Netflix Is Leveling Up the Live Sports Game36:28 - Do the Lions Deserve to be Super Bowl Favorites?40:45 - Redrafting the 4 Rookie QBs44:38 - Round of Applause for Anthony Richardson47:19 - Rick Pitino is Daddy48:58 - What’s the meaning behind Jamarr’s TD Cele?50:13 - Herbert and H The Charlotte Hornets star has addressed the anti-gay comment that he made during a inhabit postgame interview that resulted in a $100K fine from the NBA… Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has addressed his recent postgame anti-gay comment that resulted in a $100,000 fine from the NBA. Ball is in his fifth season with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected him with the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. After the Hornets 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, November 16 Ball took part in a live interview with the Hornets’ FanDuel Sports Network, saying: “Yeah, we loaded up — no homo — but that’s what we wanted.” The post-match interview sparked a huge debate online and the accompanying day Joe Dumars, the NBA’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations, said that Ball would be fined a whopping $100,000 for the “offensive and derogatory” comment. On Sunday, November 17 following the Hornets’ 128-114 deficit to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ball broke his silence amid the swirling controversy. The 23-year-old actor tol
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