[JRutledge]

Why are you using NBA switching? If you did what you were suppose to do according to the normal mechanics, you would have never had to hear what he said. At least at the time he said it.

Understand that the NBA does things much different because all the parties are professionals and have been in the game for a very long time. And they will have to see those officials several times a year more than likely. And it is to their benefit to treat each other as professionals or there is going to be a constant problem. That is why the NF and College both have officials going away from the table. Even with an experienced official, you cause yourself more problems by trying to explain things right after a foul. At least if he has displeasure with your call, he has to yell it at you. Then when you give him a T the whole gym knows why. I might be harping on this, but I think the use of that mechanic caused the problem, not necessarily what he said. Now more than likely, you have to explain what he did instead of it being clear to others what he said. And even if you give him a T and it is justified, it might seem personal to him and others that observe the events. Not unless he was very annimated about what he felt about your partner.

Peace