8. Jokic Has to Have His Language Checked
2018 is the Year of Fine.
Estimated Total Fine: $25,000*
International athletes who get fines for using derogatory language or acting in ways that are considered inappropriate in their home countries are frequently unaware of their transgressions. Having said that, Nikola Jokic found himself in hot water in 2018 after making a homophobic comment.
Jokic Requires a Linguistic Check ©Getty Images/Dustin Bradford
Jokic accepted responsibility for his acts, yet he was nonetheless fined $25,000. Not much for a celebrity like Jokic, yet sufficient to convey a message. Even when provoked, athletes should be careful with their words and behaviour while speaking to the media, fans, or one another.