Technical Foul, player throws the ball at official’s feet

“This is an example of a Technical Foul for an overt gesture that exceeds the ‘Respect for the Game’ guidelines. Following the foul call, the defensive player, Dillon Brooks, throws the ball at the feet of the calling official. 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.”