GPS Play Haven't had one in awhile

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Similar play happened to me this year except the player set the ball on the floor, wiped his hands off on his shorts, then picked the ball up and passed it. In my situation, no violation. NBA Referee Don Vaden was at my game when it happened and we discussed the scenario after the game. Had the player in my game dribbled, I would have called a double dribble.

In the situation in the original post, there is a violation... illegal dribble.