Bucks' Mayo fined $25K for pursuing official, failing to leave court vs. Timberwolves
Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for his actions during a 95-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, the league announced.
Mayo was assessed two technical fouls and was ejected from the game during the first quarter after arguing a foul call on a drive to the basket. After receiving his second technical, Mayo proceeded to "aggressively pursue" official Pat Fraher.
His teammates and assistant coaches were forced to restrain him.
OJ Mayo was T'd during a timeout, had to be restrained by coaches & teammates when he was given a 2nd & ejected pic.twitter.com/oJ6bZKg5HH
— The Cauldron (@TheCauldron) January 3, 2016
"It was a poor decision on my end to definitely disrespect the game," Mayo said after the game, according to The Associated Press. "Poor decision of mine to misrepresent the Bucks, myself, my family, obviously my teammates."
OJ Mayo on his ejection and tonight's win https://t.co/TiKcnX7Gfz
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 3, 2016