I get your point Billy but there is a difference between what the rulebook allows and what actually happens during typical game. (Slight exaggeration added below).
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Notifying the captains when play is about to begin at the start of the game.
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Literally no one has ever done this.
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The captain is the representative of his/her team and may address an official on matters of interpretation or to obtain essential information, if it is done in a courteous manner.
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I'll let any player address me if done in a courteous manner.
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A captain may request a defensive match-up if three or more substitutes from the same team enter during an opportunity to substitute.
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No player has ever asked for this.
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The free throw(s) awarded because of a personal foul shall be attempted by the offended player. If such player must withdraw because of an injury or disqualification, his/her substitute shall attempt the throw(s) unless no substitute is available, in which case any teammate may attempt the throw(s) as selected by the team captain or head coach.
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Head coach always chooses.
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The free throws awarded because of a technical foul may be attempted by any player of the offended team, including an eligible substitute or designated starter. The coach or captain shall designate the free thrower(s).
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Head coach always chooses.