Being the last player and having a different-style, same numbered jersey (because of number, because of a shade of color, or because of size) can be humiliating enough.
Let us not further humiliate the player by calling a technical foul and by bringing further attention to a difference, or a "sameness" that a player may bring to the game.
Is there an intent to deceive here? Don't think so.
So, now, let us look at the spirit of the rule....
mick
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