Oral Intimidation a T?

[Barry C. Morris]

As I see the actions you're describing, I think your use of the word "intimidate" is a little harsh although it is not necessarily against the rules to intimidate. If so, we would have to ask the big, mean looking centers to stand out of the paint so the guards wouldn't be so scared to take it to the hoop.

If they are not threatening physical harm, using profanity or speaking in an unsportsmanlike way towards their opponent, they get to make all the noises they want (no matter how annoying it is to us refs).

The noises don't have to be communicative. They are being used to distract and confuse their opponent which is what a defense is supposed to do.

Ignore it.