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Originally Posted by TheOracle
The reason for the rule is to prevent taunting or intimidation, so if that appears to be the motive, you don't want to risk the potential of escalating tensions or emotions by the opponent.
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The rule was instituted to try and avoid damage to baskets. Taunting was never a factor.
You also never want to try and guess a player's "motive", unless you really are an oracle and can actually read minds.
It ain't brain surgery. Rockyroad pointed out the correct, and easy, way to make the call.