Free throw admin screw up........

[mbyron]

In the OP, the younger official chose not to blow his whistle after the shooter got the ball, since he didn't want to disturb the shooter.

That's the primary officiating error: it led to more trouble later. "Tweet! Pass the ball back, we're shooting just one here, Joe!"

If you're that worried about the fragile shooter, you can boost his or her ego by adding, "the shot was good!"