Technical Foul, overt gesture, player slaps his own arm multiple times Technical Foul, overt gesture, player claps hands at official Technical Foul, overt gesture, player ‘waves off’ official
“This is an example of a Technical Foul for an overt gesture that exceeds the ‘Respect for the Game’ guidelines. The offensive player, Russell Westbrook, reacts to the lack of a foul call by clapping his hands demonstratively at the official on the baseline. This type of overt gesture will be met with a technical foul, as it exceeds the respect for the game guidelines. Players can react to calls with which they disagree, provided the reaction is not overly demonstrative, disrespectful, or prolonged.”