This reminds me of the time my son, barely eight, got called for a technical in his youth basketball game for arguing with the ref. It was the most ridiculous thing ever! The poor kid was mortified, standing alone at the line while everyone stared. He missed the free throw, of course, but later, we laughed about it. It taught him a valuable lesson though: sometimes, it's better to just keep your mouth shut and play the game, even when you think something's unfair. Life, much like basketball, can throw you curveballs! 😂

This brought back a memory from my college days, watching our rival team's star player face a similar situation. The tension in the air was so thick you could cut it with a knife. His hands were shaking, his face pale. He missed both shots, and the crowd went wild. It was the turning point of the game. That's when I realized how much psychology plays into sports.

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Clearing the court for a technical free throw feels like some archaic, ceremonial punishment rather than a natural flow of the game. It's like they're trying to make a spectacle of a minor infraction. Why not just let the player shoot the free throws with a little less drama? It's not like they committed a crime against humanity.

This reminds me of that time I got called for a technical in high school. I was so embarrassed, but looking back it was pretty hilarious. 😅 Anyone else have any funny technical foul stories?

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