“This is an example of a Technical Foul for an assistant coach on the bench attempting to distract an opponent. The assistant coach on the bench, Rick Brunson, stands up, raises his right arm and yells toward the opposing player who is attempting a free throw. This is a technical foul. Neither players or coaches seated on the bench or standing in front of their bench may attempt to distract their opponent during live play. Please note that it is permissible for assistant coaches to stand up at times to relay instructions to players on the court. However, no assistant coach may direct comments at an official during live play or during a dead ball. An exception to this rule is that during a time-out, an assistant coach may ask an official for a rule interpretation. Technical fouls are to be assessed if an assistant coach’s behavior does not comply with this directive.”