“This is an example of a Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1. The defensive player, Dwight Howard, drives his shoulder into his moving opponent, Maxi Kleber, knocking him to the floor. This is a non-basketball play by the defensive player, and in addition, there is potential for injury. A Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1 is defined as contact that is unnecessary. The penalty for a Flagrant 1 is two free throws for the offended player and his team would also retain possession of the ball. Note also that any called foul that could potentially be ruled flagrant, will be reviewed via Instant Replay, to determine if it is a Flagrant 1, a Flagrant 2, a Technical Foul, or a common foul.”