A rare act of sportsmanship

[SacTown Chronic]

I don't know of any coach who wouldn't have done the same thing in that situation. There just aren't too many coaches who are interested in picking up two points in that manner.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

A few years ago we were winning by a significant margin at half time in the last game of the season. Some kid on their team hadn't scored all season. Their coach approached before me the start of the second and told me that, so I agreed to tell my guys to defend a baseline screen the wrong way so this kid could get open. After about 3 times, he finally hit an open shot at the rim.

I've had that same situation where I've drawn up plays for the kid who hasn't scored all season but I'll be damned if I'd ever go begging to the opposing coach. Run the play and spring the kid open for a shot...it's not that difficult. Kids know a rigged situation when they see one, and most kids will not respect such an obvious farce.