But until he gets T'd, he'd have a bigger coaching box.
Seriously, the team has to use the bench that is designated for them by game management. There is no requirement that they have to be in comparable locations only an intent.
Fear of reprisal and sportsmanship considerations usually keep the home team from being poor hosts. There is no specified penalty.
RULE 1, SECTION 13 TEAM BENCH LOCATIONS, COACHING BOX, BENCH AREA
ART. 1 . . . The location of each team's bench shall be designated by game management. It is recommended that the benches for team members and coaches of both teams be placed along that side of the court on which the scorer's and timer's table is located.
Rule 10 Fouls and Penalties
SECTION 1 TEAM TECHNICAL
ART. 4 . . . Fail to occupy the team member's bench to which it is assigned.
[Edited by Nevadaref on Jan 25th, 2006 at 04:07 AM]