Technical Foul, overt gesture, player ‘waves off’ official Technical Foul, player spikes ball Legal Reaction, Heat of the Moment reaction
“This is an example of a Technical Foul for an overt gesture that exceeds the ‘Respect for the Game’ guidelines. Following the offensive foul call on his teammate, the offensive player, Luka Doncic, spikes the ball off the floor, sending it high into the air. 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.”