Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet has been hit with a $30,000 fine for his tirade at NBA official Ben Taylor.
Taylor, who was calling the Wednesday game between the Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers, felt the wrath of VanVleet for his officiating of the match-up. The Raptors were beaten by 108 points to 100 to suffer a third defeat from their four games on the road in March.
VanVleet, 29, was called up for his first NBA All-Star game in 2022 and ranks in the top 20 for assists in the 2022-23 season. However, the hefty fine might not come as a huge surprise to a man who suggested he was ready to take a financial hit for his comments.
