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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
What violation did he commit by grabbing it, if he didn't dribble again or travel?
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This player, who was in control of the ball, went from A to B without properly dribbling. Since he was not holding the ball during transit, he cannot be penalized for travelling, thus illegal dribble is the correct offense.
BktBallRef and I have previously debated what constitutes a legal dribble. I have taken the position and still maintain that the ball must strike the floor (or something which is treated as the floor, ie the opponent's backboard or an official) or the action doesn't meet the definition of a dribble.
If a player has control of the ball and doesn't properly dribble, then he must follow the pivot foot restrictions of the traveling rule.