[alfreedog]

Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
Obviously, Weekendref didn't feel it was taunting at the time.

I don't like the word and would never use it but I can see how it could be used in a non-taunting, joking way. Apparently the opponent didn't feel taunted either because, given that Weekendref didn't do anything, there was no retaliation. And there was no further confrontation.
Example of that would be two players same team waling to the huddle one says to the other one "Nigga that was a good shot" you over heard it. Now as a AA guy myself and coming into b-ball officiating to impact young people I would step in and just ask that they not use that type of language on the court. That way I am not trying to control their home life but just giving them a little constructive criticism.
Weekendref, I would say that you probably did just right. And that you probably did just right by thinking the situation over when all was said and done. You will be more prepared next time - perhaps a little more attentive.

But I can also side with MTD. It could also have been said in a very inappropriate manner (condemning, ridiculing, taunting) and in that context, ejection is probably very appropriate.
I too have to agree with MTD on this one also-it is always important to remember that we are there not to be replacement parents but to be a good "GRANDPARENT"