Assistant coaches

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You give him a polite answer to his question, and then inform him that he has also earned a technical foul for standing up when he is not allowed to do so.

2006-07 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

5. Rules Enforcement and Proper Use of Signals.
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A. Rules Enforcement.
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Coaching Box – In states that authorize the use of the optional coaching box, the head coach is the only person on the bench that is permitted to stand and must remain in the coaching box. All other bench personnel must remain seated at all times except when a team member is reporting to the scorer's table, during time-outs or intermissions, and to spontaneously react to a play.

Good post. However, our fellow poster called me stupid for suggesting a coach could even come onto the floor during a live ball situation. I explained the above situation. I agree with your assesment, however.