This past Friday, the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Boston Celtics in an exciting and action-packed basketball game filled with thrilling moments. However, an unexpected incident occurred when Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was fined for using WWE Hall of Famer D-Generation X’s “Suck It” taunt.
The NBA announced that Embiid was fined $50,000 for using a “lewd gesture on the playing court.” This announcement was made by James Jones, the NBA’s Head of Basketball Operations and Executive Vice President. Embiid was not pleased with the decision and expressed his frustration on his Twitter (X) account, arguing that the referees who made the same gesture should also be fined.
This is what Joel Embiid wrote, “Y’all better start fining the refs for doing the ‘Lewd’, ‘blocking foul’ gesture since I’m not allowed to do it #NFL”
Embiid has a history of using the D-Generation X gesture throughout his career and during games. This isn’t the first time he has faced a fine for this gesture; he was previously penalized $25,000 for using it during an NBA game in January 2023. Additionally, after winning a gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, he performed the gesture toward the country of France. Embiid’s antics have attracted the attention of WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/yFshBPjMpr
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) November 2, 2025
You know Joel Embiid is feeling himself when he’s pulling out the DX ‘Suck It’ celly pic.twitter.com/PeoXlACCvN
— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) October 31, 2025
Yall better start fining the refs for doing the “Lewd”, “blocking foul” gesture since I’m not allowed to do it #NFL https://t.co/WCkaPCOl9I
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 2, 2025
. @NBA pic.twitter.com/B9Vb2DFamH
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) November 2, 2025
