Zach Collins, the center for the Spurs, faced a $35,000 fine for making an inappropriate gesture during a game against Sacramento.
Game Incident and Ejection:
During Friday’s match, Zach Collins got upset after being called for his third foul with just over nine minutes left in the first half. Despite being taken out of the game, he continued to argue with referee Michael Smith. This led to him making an obscene gesture on his way to the bench, earning him a second technical foul and an automatic ejection. You can see what happened here: https://x.com/BenHustle4/status/1865214017486360631.
Impact on Spurs’ Lineup:
The Spurs were already struggling without Victor Wembanyama due to his back pain. Losing Collins made their situation even worse. He played only nine minutes before leaving the game with two points and two rebounds. Afterward, he wasn’t available for comments.
โI didnโt see what was said,โ interim head coach Mitch Johnson mentioned. โWe just moved on and tried to hold it together.โ
Collins’ Record and Performance:
These were Collins’ first technical fouls this season according to Spotrac, though he had been fined earlier for flopping in November. Over his seven NBA seasons, he’s accumulated $59K in fines.
Fans think it’s important for players to keep their cool during games.
In his fourth year with San Antonio, Zach averages 6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting nearly 48% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc. He’s signed through next season.
Basketball is unpredictable sometimes!
