Brooklyn's Cam Thomas was fined $40K for 'derogatory and disparaging' comment
USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the trade between the Suns and Nets for Kevin Durant.The NBA fined Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas $40,000 for using"derogatory and disparaging" language during a postgame interview, according to a statement from the league.
He used an anti-gay phrase that was characterized as"offensive" by the NBA. He made the comment after the Nets defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-105 Thursday. After Thomas uttered the phrase, TNT broadcaster Jared Greenberg replied:"All right, I’m sure the league office will enjoy that one.”“I want to apologize for the insensitive word I used in the postgame interview,” Thomas I want to apologize for the insensitive word I used in the post-game interview. I was excited about the win and was being playful. I definitely didn't intend to offend anyone, but realize that I probably did. My apologies again.
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