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Timberwolves’ Kevin Martin Fined For Obscene Gesture By NBA

By Bryan Rose

Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (23) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin (23) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. The Bulls defeated the Timberwolves 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kevin Martin was fined $15,000 dollars for what the NBA called an “obscene gesture”.

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It’s been a tough start to the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves who have fallen to 1-2 after their most recent loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Things have been a little more difficult for guard Kevin Martin though who is feeling a bit lighter in his wallet today after the NBA fined the veteran for what they’re calling an ‘obscene gesture’.

So what exactly did Kevin Martin do to draw the rye eye of the league office? Martin gave a ‘onions’ dance made famous by Sam Cassell suggesting they have large balls.

Most around the league including fans don’t mind the rather humorous dance though the NBA has been doing their best to crack down on it in recent years which has included multiple fines. Kevin Martin is just the latest to be slapped on the wrist over it.

The dance isn’t exactly what you’d call “family friendly” so it’s understandable as to why the NBA isn’t pleased with players performing such though the fines do come across as rather petty and silly. They also haven’t prevented players from using the gesture either so they’ll likely need to increase the amount if they seriously want to put a stop to it.

Kevin Martin nor the Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to respond to the fine. It’s doubtful that’s the final time we’ll see a player fined for such this season as well considering it’s become one of the more popular things to do after hitting a big shot.

The NBA hasn’t approached NFL levels yet in regards to what players can and can not do during a celebration though they’re getting there.

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