Jalen Green Fined $25K Stuns Suns Fans — Shocking Live TV Moment
The Phoenix Suns cruised to a 115-101 win over the Washington Wizards, but the celebration was marred when guard Jalen Green was hit with a $25,000 fine for his conduct during a live, postgame interview. Green interrupted teammate Collin Gillespie—who had scored 25 points—during the televised conversation and used profanity on air, saying, “They can’t even f–k with you,” then adding “I don’t care” as Gillespie attempted to stop him. The NBA announced the fine the following day, citing the on-air interruption and language.
Green did not play in Monday’s game; he’s been limited so far this season by a hamstring issue and has appeared in only two regular-season contests. That context has heightened fan interest and frustration: the Suns welcomed the win and Gillespie’s performance, but attention quickly shifted to Green’s costly mistake and its distraction from the team’s victory. The fine is a tangible reminder that league rules about player conduct on live broadcasts remain strictly enforced.
This isn’t the first time Green has faced discipline from the league. In January 2023, while with the Houston Rockets, he was suspended for one game (unpaid) after leaving the bench during an on-court altercation in Sacramento. That episode was part of a broader set of penalties stemming from the incident, which also saw fines and ejections for other players. Compared with those events, Sunday’s penalty is a monetary sanction rather than a suspension, but it still adds to Green’s disciplinary history and the public scrutiny around his behavior.
For the Suns, the immediate takeaway is mixed: they secured a solid road victory and got a big night from Gillespie, but the postgame drama refocused media attention on an available but sidelined young scorer known for his high-upside play. As Green works back from injury and looks to contribute more consistently, managing moments like this will be important to avoid further distractions or league discipline that can cost both influence and money. Fans and team officials will be watching how he responds on and off the court in the coming days.
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