The star big man received a hefty fine for an obscene gesture he made to the fans at the TD Garden on Wednesday.

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid $75,000 for making an obscene gesture during the first half of his team's 118-114 road win over

Joel Embiid has been fined $75,000 for “making obscene gestures on the playing court” during the 76ers’ win at the Boston Celtics on Christmas, the NBA announced Friday night. Embiid made the “DX crotch chop” thrusting motion while lying on his back after converting a layup through contact during the first half of the Sixers’ victory.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA for making "obscene gestures" during the club's 118–114 Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the league announced on Friday.

Joel Embiid is a little lighter in the wallet after he was fined $75,000 for "making obscene gestures on the playing court" during the Philadelphia 76ers' victory over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day,

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making "obscene gestures on the playing court" on Christmas Day. | TAG24

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Utah Jazz on the road as the turnaround in the win column continues.

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, who fell to the parquet floor during warmups before Wednesday's win in Boston but remained in the starting lineup, was fined $75,000 by the NBA Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the road victory.