By Rohan Nadkarni With four minutes and 35 seconds left in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, Luka Dončić — upset over what he considered a missed call — made a gesture with his hands that indicated the referees were receiving money for slanted officiating. The NBA didn’t take too kindly to the implication, announcing Tuesday that Dončić would be fined $50,000 for the “unprofessional gesture.” Where will that $50,000 go? Thanks in large part to the National Basketball Players’ Association, Dončić’s check will ultimately be put to good use
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