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Feb 26, 2014 3:54 PM
Is trash talking on the free throw line considered bad sportsmanship or 'allowable' as part of the game?

At my hoops league the other day, we were up by 3 with 5 seconds left and we got called for a foul on a 3 point attempt. During the free throw attempt, I told the person on the free throw line "You know you have to make all 3 of these right, or the games over." He ended up missing the first one to which I remarked "Well the games over, good game".

At the end of the game, a few of their team members told me that I was a 'bad sport' and they wouldn't shake my hand.

Thoughts? I think they MAD. LOL : thumbup:
Feb 26, 2014 3:54pm
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 26, 2014 4:00 PM
I don't see anything wrong with that.
Feb 26, 2014 4:00pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:03 PM
How do you find time to play basketball when you're banging half of Washington?
Feb 26, 2014 4:03pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:03 PM
It didn't seem to bother Ollie too much ;)

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Feb 26, 2014 4:03pm
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Fred Garvin

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Feb 26, 2014 4:04 PM
The real question is why a bonehead would foul on a 3 point attempt, especially in that situation (3 point lead and seconds left).
Feb 26, 2014 4:04pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:05 PM
Yeah you're a bad sport no reason to say anything in a serious game. At the park who cares, but when the games count you keep mouth your shut
Feb 26, 2014 4:05pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:06 PM
If it would have been me, I would have hit the 3 in your face and then laughed at you as i drained the free throw.
Feb 26, 2014 4:06pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:08 PM
Rec league basketball is serious business.
Feb 26, 2014 4:08pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:11 PM
sleeper;1584937 wrote:Is trash talking on the free throw line considered bad sportsmanship or 'allowable' as part of the game?

At my hoops league the other day, we were up by 3 with 5 seconds left and we got called for a foul on a 3 point attempt. During the free throw attempt, I told the person on the free throw line "You know you have to make all 3 of these right, or the games over." He ended up missing the first one to which I remarked "Well the games over, good game".

At the end of the game, a few of their team members told me that I was a 'bad sport' and they wouldn't shake my hand.

Thoughts? I think they MAD. LOL : thumbup:
did you use the "n" word... As a means of endearment
Feb 26, 2014 4:11pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:12 PM
Basketball is for poor people.
Feb 26, 2014 4:12pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:12 PM
sleeper;1584937 wrote:
At my hoops league the other day, we were up by 3 with 5 seconds left and we got called for a foul on a 3 point attempt. During the free throw attempt, I told the person on the free throw line "You know you have to make all 3 of these right, or the games over." He ended up missing the first one to which I remarked "Well the games over, good game".
Did you feel really cool afterwards?
Feb 26, 2014 4:12pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:16 PM
Fred Garvin;1584950 wrote:The real question is why a bonehead would foul on a 3 point attempt, especially in that situation (3 point lead and seconds left).
It wasn't part of the plan but shit happens.
Feb 26, 2014 4:16pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:17 PM
Classyposter58;1584951 wrote:Yeah you're a bad sport no reason to say anything in a serious game. At the park who cares, but when the games count you keep mouth your shut
I just wanted to inform him of the importance of his free throws and the reality that the game is over if he missed one.

I never had much care for whiners though.
Feb 26, 2014 4:17pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:17 PM
vball10set;1584959 wrote:Did you feel really cool afterwards?
The victory felt good. We won the game; they lost.

EZ EZ
Feb 26, 2014 4:17pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:32 PM
SportsAndLady;1584947 wrote:How do you find time to play basketball when you're banging half of Washington?
One of them is my "basketball girl" and she comes to my games and we bang afterwards.
Feb 26, 2014 4:32pm
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Feb 26, 2014 4:40 PM
sleeper;1584937 wrote:Is trash talking on the free throw line considered bad sportsmanship or 'allowable' as part of the game?

At my hoops league the other day, we were up by 3 with 5 seconds left and we got called for a foul on a 3 point attempt. During the free throw attempt, I told the person on the free throw line "You know you have to make all 3 of these right, or the games over." He ended up missing the first one to which I remarked "Well the games over, good game".

At the end of the game, a few of their team members told me that I was a 'bad sport' and they wouldn't shake my hand.

Thoughts? I think they MAD. LOL : thumbup:
First remark before the FT's is fine imo.

The second one was being a poor sport. If you just waited till the end of the FT's and then said a simple good game, it'd be fine. But you were obviously trying to rub a little salt in the wound.
Feb 26, 2014 4:40pm
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Feb 26, 2014 5:41 PM
Trash talking is a part of sports. And that was mild at worst.
Feb 26, 2014 5:41pm
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Feb 26, 2014 5:48 PM
Nothing wrong with that. If you're gonna take the last second shot you've gotta be comfortable with a little talking at the FT line.
Feb 26, 2014 5:48pm
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Feb 26, 2014 6:26 PM
If trash talking bothers you, you are weak minded and probably terrible at sports.
Feb 26, 2014 6:26pm
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Feb 26, 2014 6:42 PM
I trash talk the shit out of my friends when playing sports or games. If I don't know the person I won't say a word unless they piss me off or say something first. Don't really see anything wrong with what you said though.
Feb 26, 2014 6:42pm
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Feb 26, 2014 7:00 PM
sleeper;1584937 wrote:Is trash talking on the free throw line considered bad sportsmanship or 'allowable' as part of the game?

At my hoops league the other day, we were up by 3 with 5 seconds left and we got called for a foul on a 3 point attempt. During the free throw attempt, I told the person on the free throw line "You know you have to make all 3 of these right, or the games over." He ended up missing the first one to which I remarked "Well the games over, good game".

At the end of the game, a few of their team members told me that I was a 'bad sport' and they wouldn't shake my hand.

Thoughts? I think they MAD. LOL : thumbup:
Part of the game, if you're not mentally strong enough to handle that then you're probably not a very good player anyway.
Feb 26, 2014 7:00pm
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Feb 26, 2014 7:47 PM
Of course, on the negative side you might face the possibility of getting your ass beat…….maybe immediately…..or maybe at a later date.

Que sera sera…..
Feb 26, 2014 7:47pm
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sportswizuhrd

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Feb 26, 2014 8:15 PM
This would have been a better story had the dude shooting the FT's:

A)made the second and missed the last shot and the rebound was put right back in to tie the game.

THEN

B)Took basketball girl home because he made you look bad
sleeper;1584964 wrote:I just wanted to inform him of the importance of his free throws and the reality that the game is over if he missed one.
Feb 26, 2014 8:15pm
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adog

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Feb 26, 2014 9:09 PM
you call that trash talk?
Feb 26, 2014 9:09pm
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Feb 26, 2014 9:50 PM
ccrunner609;1585019 wrote:I talked shit everywhere on the court. It would really get to my opponents when we played and usually worked out well since most of them lost. I think there is a art to talking shit and not having anyone know you are doing it.
I bet $20 that never happened.
Feb 26, 2014 9:50pm