time out during bounce to free thrower

[Adam]

Originally Posted by OKREF

Just because it was requested, doesn't mean it is granted. I may or may not grant a time out in these situations, depending on when I heard the request, verified if needed, and checked the status of the ball.

If I hear it when it's allowed to be granted, I'm granting it regardless of what happens between that moment and when I blow my whistle.

I really don't know any officials who do it differently.