Will it go to the other extreme?
With Lord Sternfishs edict, will these "gentlemanly" NBA players resort to:
Game on the line, opponent drives to the hoop.
Well placed slap to the nutts of opponent, knowing full well he is going to respond by swearing. Hence a T, hence a FT plus ball back.
Or opponents best player playing with 5 fouls, but playing very well. Being cautious, not picking up 6th foul. Until provoked by nutt slap or some other initiated taunt.
Baiting. Done in the NFL all the time.
I mean really, are games going to be decided on this?