I did see it and saw it often. Kind of wondered what started it and if it was real (but I gathered they weren't buddy's talking smack, but real jawing). Seemed out of character for Nick and also seemed strange that JC didn't put an end to it. I would not let one of my players engage in that and neither would I allow an opponents coach participate in it. Have no clue, but it seemed to be a "fringe" assistant--2 or 3 steps down the ladder.
It's part of the game. If you're out there trying to be respectful while the game is going on and not getting fully emotioNally invested....then I'm not sure you should be on the court.
I was always under the impression that there was no real need to trash talk; you let your game talk for you. (This could also because I was a 190 lb. offensive lineman and knew better than to run my mouth.)
If a player out there trash talking and recieves a technical, that means he gets a personal (one closer to fouling out), the team gets one (putting the other team closer to free throws,) and hisopponents get two free throws and the ball, a potential five point swing because a player couldn't keep his mouth shut. As a side bonus, the zebras are probably keeping a close eye on him the rest of the game.
Maybe I'm out of touch with reality, but I don't think that there is a coach out there who thinks that exchange is worth it. I know it happens across the board, but I'm in the camp that believes that if you're doing good, there's no need to and if you're doing bad you have no right to.
Last Edited: 2/5/2014 12:24:20 AM by LoganElm_grad09