Luka Doncic found himself on the receiving end of a $2,000 fine from the NBA due to a flopping incident. In his typical humorous fashion, he took to Instagram to share photos of himself dressed as a referee, poking fun at the situation.
In recent years, Doncic had accumulated technical fouls, but this season he has shown more restraint, only receiving three in 17 games, tying him for fourth-most in the league.
This improved relationship with officials may be attributed to the enhanced talent on the Mavericks’ roster, particularly with the addition of Kyrie Irving.
As the season progresses, there is hope that Doncic will continue to exhibit patience with officials and find humor in situations resulting in fines for attempting to influence referee decisions.