sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2014 3:54pm
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:
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:
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MontyBrunswick
Feb 26, 2014 4:00pm
I don't see anything wrong with that.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Feb 26, 2014 4:03pm
How do you find time to play basketball when you're banging half of Washington?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Feb 26, 2014 4:03pm
It didn't seem to bother Ollie too much 
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Fred Garvin
Posts: 285
Feb 26, 2014 4:04pm
The real question is why a bonehead would foul on a 3 point attempt, especially in that situation (3 point lead and seconds left).
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Feb 26, 2014 4:05pm
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
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Feb 26, 2014 4:06pm
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Feb 26, 2014 4:08pm
Rec league basketball is serious business.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Feb 26, 2014 4:11pm
did you use the "n" word... As a means of endearmentsleeper;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:
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queencitybuckeye
Posts: 7,117
Feb 26, 2014 4:12pm
Basketball is for poor people.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Feb 26, 2014 4:12pm
Did you feel really cool afterwards?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".
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2014 4:16pm
It wasn't part of the plan but shit happens.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).
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2014 4:17pm
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.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 never had much care for whiners though.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2014 4:17pm
The victory felt good. We won the game; they lost.vball10set;1584959 wrote:Did you feel really cool afterwards?
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sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Feb 26, 2014 4:32pm
One of them is my "basketball girl" and she comes to my games and we bang afterwards.SportsAndLady;1584947 wrote:How do you find time to play basketball when you're banging half of Washington?
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Feb 26, 2014 4:40pm
First remark before the FT's is fine imo.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:
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.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Feb 26, 2014 5:41pm
Trash talking is a part of sports. And that was mild at worst.
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Feb 26, 2014 5:48pm
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.
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Feb 26, 2014 6:26pm
If trash talking bothers you, you are weak minded and probably terrible at sports.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Feb 26, 2014 6:42pm
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.
robj55
Posts: 9,511
Feb 26, 2014 7:00pm
Part of the game, if you're not mentally strong enough to handle that then you're probably not a very good player anyway.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:
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 26, 2014 7:47pm
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…..
Que sera sera…..
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Feb 26, 2014 8:15pm
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
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.
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adog
Posts: 567
Feb 26, 2014 9:09pm
you call that trash talk?
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Feb 26, 2014 9:50pm
I bet $20 that never happened.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.