So what happens if he slams it and it gets stuck in the ceiling or between the rim and backboard? :-D hehehe couldnt resist

hehehehe I was just thinking the same thing! :D

When that happens, I'll let you know.

But so far, it's always come back down.

Everybody's different
 

I don't know, I think we have a lot of good suggestions from different officials, but everybody's got to officiate their own game. Maybe humor is your 'style,' maybe not. Maybe your a coach ignorer, maybe you like to talk to them and listen to them. Everybody has to decide what works for them, and stick with it. There isn't any definitive way to handle those situations. It took me a decade to become comfortable with myself and my style. Polite, firm, and right!

Re: Everybody's different
 

I think you're right, but for myself, it's been a matter of developing a range of styles rather than just one. Different coaches need different treatments, and I need to have several kinds of responses available to choose from. Padgett uses more humor than I can get away with, but there are coaches for whom he knows it won't help and he doesn't use humor then. I don't use it much at all (after trying a little too much!), but occasionally I get off a good one that helps a coach relax and keep some perspective. I have that in my bag to haul out when it seems like the best choice. I think the best refs are able to size up each coach, and do what needs to be done in that situation. That's what I'm working toward.

I would tell him I will wear them only if he gives glasses to his players who have missed either a lay up or a free throw!