NBA fans reacted to the fine imposed on Brandon Ingram by the league, following his recent incident of courtside fit.
Over at X, NBA fans gave their honest reaction to the news of Brandon Ingram getting fined by the league for throwing a water bottle that hit an employee. For some fans, the majority of the fine amount ought to go to the employee involved.
“70% should go to the man in glasses that was hit, and the rest to the people who cleaned it up,” the fan said.
70% should go to the man in glasses that was hit, and the rest to the people who cleaned it up
— Deuce McBride w/ a full diaper (@Doinks__) November 10, 2025
Another fan echoed the same sentiment and added that a legal action may be warranted in this matter.
“It should go right into bro’s pocket,” the fan said. “Or he should file suit just because bro didn’t even bother to acknowledge him or apologize.”
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was fined $25,000 by the NBA after he forcefully threw a water bottle from the bench during Saturday’s game in Philadelphia, a toss that spilled water across the court and struck an attendant, creating a brief delay while cleanup crews responded.
Video of the incident showed Ingram visibly frustrated before the bottle hit a staff member and soaked teammate Scottie Barnes, prompting league review and swift disciplinary action announced Monday by the NBA’s basketball operations office.
In a statement released on social media, the league acknowledged the incident and issued a fine on Ingram worth $25,000.
“Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been fined $25,000 for forcibly throwing his water bottle to the floor while on the bench, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations,” according to a release from NBA Communications.
Ingram, who is in his first full season with Toronto after being traded from New Orleans, has faced public scrutiny for the moment but avoided a suspension in favor of the monetary punishment.
NBA Fans Not Convinced by Brandon Ingram Fine
Over at X, NBA fans expressed their disappointment with the fine imposed by the league on Brandon Ingram. For some fans, while $25,000 may sound a lot to an ordinary person, it won’t matter to an athlete like Ingram.
“Can we come up with real fines?” one fan said. “This is barely like giving Elon a parking ticket.”
can we come up with real fines? this is barely like giving Elon a parking ticket.
— Smokey Shorts (@SmokeyShorts) November 11, 2025
Another fan echoed the sentiment and gave an analogy for it.
“That’s like 25 cents in his world, he won’t even notice it,” they said.
Right now, NBA fans are looking forward for any developments on this matter.
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