PROTECT THE PAINT

Brandon Jennings was fined $7,500 for tweeting  a message after the Milwaukee Bucks 108-101 win over Portland. The NBA is levying the fine because he posted the message during the prohibited post game time.

$7,500 for twitting to congratulate teamates: priceless! (Credit: ESPN)

The NBA has a rule against using social media during the duration of all games as well as 45 minutes prior and post game.

What did Jennings tweet? Nothing by any means controversial:

“Back to 500. Yess!!! “500″ means where doing good. Way to Play Hard Guys.”

Jennings plans to delete his account as a result of the $7,500 penalty for his twitter fine.

His tweet was a positive message of comradeship in celebrating a team achievement.  It is unfortunate that the NBA does not use better discretion in assessing these fines.

Just imagine if he tweeted a negative message about the officiating of the overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Naturally the fine would be larger and possible suspension could ensue.

Perhaps the league places Jennings under the microscope because he has a history of not playing by NBA rules. Is David Stern stocking up ammunition against Jennings?

Probably not, but Stern must be happy the league can issue a fine or two in Jennings direction. Especially after Jennings put Stern on the spot on draft day.

Brandon Jennings stepped in late on behalf the 14th pick Earl Clark (Credit: ESPN)

It is clear the NBA administration has their eyes set on making an example out of Jennings, one way or another, after he trail blazed a way for young layers to skip college.

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