Los Angeles - The consequences of failing to control him, Kobe Bryant was sentenced to huge fines by the NBA. American basketball star was caught insulting the referee who led the fight between the LA Lakers versus San Antonio Spurs.
In that game the Lakers beat the Spurs with a score of 102-93. But the defending champions victory tainted by inappropriate actions by Bryant.
Quoted ESPN, after conducting technical foul in the third quarter Bryant to the bench, slapping his seat and threw the towel and shout "Bennie" aimed at the referee Bernie Adams. The 32-year-old pebasket then leaned back and muttered associated with insults to homosexuals.
The incident was captured on television that broadcast the game. NBA was then intervene and impose sanctions worth 100 thousand U.S. dollars because Bryant's actions are considered to attack and can not be forgiven.
"Kobe and everyone involved in the NBA knows that sensitive and offensive comments are not welcome in the game or this community," said NBA commissioner David Stern.
Bryant also participated in this action has come under fire from some gay and lesbian groups in the U.S.. Finally the owner of the ring is five-time NBA champion apologize for actions that tercelanya.
"What did I say last night should not be taken literally. The action occurred as a result of frustration and a high tension game," Bryant said.
"My words do not express perasannku against lesbians and gay community and I do not intend to attack anyone," said MVP 2008's.
(detiksport)
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