Sub for shooter?

[Rich]

I'm not forcing a sub into the game just cause he's sitting there.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

There are probably some who would say once the sub is beckoned, that sub becomes a player.

Almost got it. The substitute becomes a player when he legally enters the court.

3-3: A substitute becomes a player when he/she legally enters the court.

3.3.1 SITUATION C: Substitute A6 reports to the scorer just after the warning
signal is sounded during a time-out. The scorer advises A6 that he/she will not
be allowed to enter until the next opportunity for substitution. The Team A coach
beckons A6 to return to the bench. RULING: This is permissible. The substitute
is not obligated to remain at the table. However, A6 would have to report again
before being allowed to enter the court. If A6 remains at the table, he/she may
actually replace any player.