Heat’s Green fined $25000 by National Basketball Association for menacing gestures

Green made celebratory gun gestures after making 3-pointers with 5:33 and 5:12 remaining in the Heat’s 110-105 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, per ESPN.

He celebrated his hot hand with a throat-slash and trigger gesture after hitting a shot.

The National Basketball Association announced Friday that it has fined Miami Heat guard Gerald Green $25K for making menacing gun gestures in a preseason game. His career averages include 10.2 points per game, 2.5 rebounds and 1 assist. $25,000 may not seem like much, especially for an eight-year veteran player who signed a one-year .36 million deal with the Miami Heat just this summer, but it’s still a waste of money over a small issue.

The fact that the fine came in a game against the Wizards added an ironic twist to the entire scenario.

Green, 29, played the last two seasons with the Phoenix Suns.

Chris Bosh reveals his excitement about what Gerald Green can produce for the Miami Heat when the season gets underway.

Miami start the new season against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.