Dunk in pregame

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

If someone in authority, athletic director, site director, coach, table crew, tells me that the dunker is not an actual team member, or bench personnel, then I agree. And if that authority figure lies to me, then it's on their conscience. I'm not going to challenge their moral, and ethical, values there on the court.

The overwhelming point here is what they tell you doesn't matter. Either his presence and his actions prove he is affiliated with the team, or they don't.

Coaches have no conscience in what they tell you.

"He didn't foul!" "He didn't travel!" etc.