Bogut fined for obscene gesture on basketball court

After the controversial actitude of Andrew Bogut, the NBA fined Milwaukee Bucks player $25,000 on Wednesday for directing an obscene gesture toward fans.

Indeed, Bogut's outburst came near the end of Milwaukee's 108-93 loss at home to Toronto on Monday night. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 draft was ejected after committing a flagrant foul against Toronto's Chris Bosh with 49 seconds remaining, then he made an obscene hand gesture toward fans as he left the court.

It's important to say, however, that Bogut apologized to fans Tuesday.

"I think our fans have been very supportive of me since I came to Milwaukee and they certainly didn't deserve my reaction coming off the court," Bogut expressed. "I got caught up in the heat of the moment and let my emotions get the best of me."

What's more, Bogut also apologized to his teammates, coaches, organization and the league.

It's good to remember that in January, the league fined Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith $25,000 for making an obscene gesture to the crowd after being ejected from a game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Indeed, Smith raised both middle fingers as he was about halfway through the tunnel, apparently reacting to two technical fouls and being heckled by the crowd.