PHILADELPHIA -- In a shocking turn of events the NBA has issued a totally reasonable and not bullshit fine against a player. 76ers star and recently outed meme-lord Embiid wrapped up his game against the Knicks by whispering a quick 6-7 on the kicks. He then flossed, teabagged Lucky the Leprechaun, and then headed to the lockerroom.

Is it absurd that the NBA has issued this fine? No, of course not. They're embroiled in a gambling scandal that runs deep within the organization. Embiid is the sacrificial lamb to get some of the heat off. The more that they conflate regular behavior with fine-able offenses the more "just" and "moral" they will see.

This is the beginning of a dark crack-down to avoid a devastating truth from being leaked. Next up? The NBA is going to shut down. Refs will call out sick en-masse as their not getting paid (bribed).

We get that on-court celebrations can get a bit heated. But a $50k fine for being hilarious and relatable to the youth is unfounded. We pray that Adam Silver changes his mind and reverses this one.