Pelicans big Anthony Davis showed plenty of outrage in his first career ejection Wednesday.
The league thought he went too far.
NBA release:
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis has been fined $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
New Orleans needs Davis – who was restrained by multiple teammates for each of his two technical fouls – on the court. I doubt this becomes a pattern for him, and a fine will only reinforce why he must control his temper, no matter how poorly he’s officiated.