kicking not a violation? possible ?

[bossref]

I'm glad that my original question has
allowed for this length of discussion
and has caused at least one ref to think
about the big picture and not the strict
interpretation of the rules.

This situation (actual) was VERY ATYPICAL!

The D was trying to distract a very good
offensive player (who had already score 30 points).
Or maybe he thought it was legal to try to dislodge
the ball with his foot.
He DID NOT act in an unsporting manner.
He did NOT create or cause any disdavantage.
He did NOT do it repeatedly.
NOBODY complained.

Although I don't agree with everyone's reply, I do
understand that there is more than one way
to view a play. You probably won't EVER see this
play (my first in over 15,000 games), but if it
does happen, you'll be better prepared to deal with it.