Intentional foul. Not a basketball play, and he intentionally tripped the player. He didn't just pull the chair out, he stuck his leg in there to make sure the player fell. If he'd have just pulled the chair out, he'd have been fine. Just participate in the mutual lean then step away. A1 travels and all is right with the world.
Alternatively, he could have "lost his balance" and fallen over, allowing the ball handler to fall with him. Easy PC foul.
P.S. Your partner was right.
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