Pacers C Roy Hibbert apologizes for comments, fined anyway
From the NBA and the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert has been fined $75,000 by the NBA for using what the league called “inappropriate and vulgar language” during postgame interviews following the Pacers’ 91-77 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
“While Roy has issued an apology, which is no doubt sincere, a fine is necessary to reinforce that such offensive comments will not be tolerated by the NBA,” Commissioner David Stern said.
Here is the text of a statement Hibbert delivered through the Pacers media relations staff, apologizing for his comments.
“I am apologizing for insensitive remarks made during the postgame press conference after our victory over Miami Saturday night. They were disrespectful and offensive and not a reflection of my personal views. I used a slang term that is not appropriate in any setting, private or public, and the language I used definitely has no place in a public forum, especially over live television. I apologize to those who I have offended, to our fans and to the Pacers’ organization. I sincerely have deep regret over my choice of words last night.”
In case you missed it, here is part of the press conference.
