So, how'd you like a game to start like THIS?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

I don't give a rats butt about LeBron or his actions - as juvenile as they appear all too often. I've already told you what I would have done and the reasons. If LeBron takes the 6 steps that the NBE allow - does that also mean we should allow this in HS too?

Of course not. I'm not sure where I said that?

I was only responding to the comments about giving a T for the delay:

Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

But I would T in either case (delay or sporting) The last scenario you posted with new finish and water is not the same. One is accidental - the other was done on purpose - knowing there would need to be a clean up.

How can you back up your statement about the kid knowing there would be a clean up needed? Can you know for certain the kid didn't think he would be able to do it without causing a mess that needed to be cleaned up? That's my point - if the kid watches LeBron do it before games, and there's no delay, how can you say the kid did it on purpose knowing there would be a delay?

Also, please notice the difference in rules between a T for delay, and a T for unsporting conduct. I still have yet to see anyone give me a good rules reason for charging a T for the delay.