Chicago Bulls’ Jevon Carter fined $2000 by the NBA. On Wednesday night, the Bulls played their first game of the regular season at the United Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Bulls had a disappointing performance, losing with a score of 124-104.
Chicago Bulls’ Jevon Carter Fined $2000
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showcased an impressive performance for the Thunder, contributing 31 points, five rebounds, ten assists, one steal, and two blocks.
After the game, the NBA announced a $2,000 fine for Jevon Carter of the Bulls due to flopping.
According to the NBA Official statement, “CHI’s Jevon Carter was fined $2,000 for a postgame flopping violation during the game against OKC on Oct. 25.”
CHI’s Jevon Carter was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for https://t.co/o5FhPIKV64 on Oct. 25 vs. OKC.
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) October 26, 2023
Carter recently joined the Bulls during the offseason, and this game marked his debut with the team. He concluded the game with three points, one rebound, and two assists in 16 minutes of play.
Jevon Carter, a former West Virginia star, was the 32nd pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and is now in his sixth season in the league, having previously played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, and now the Chicago Bulls.
His career statistics include averages of 5.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 40.0% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range in 305 regular season games. He has also participated in 22 NBA playoff games.
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