Celtics GM Danny Ainge seen tossing towel as distraction during Cavs free throws...

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/articles/2010/05/04/cavaliers_gm_seen_tossing_towel_as_distraction/



INDEPENDENCE, Ohio—Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge was spotted in TV replays throwing a towel in the air to distract the Cleveland Cavaliers at the foul line.

Ainge was sitting in the first seat to the right of Cleveland's basket. He tossed the white towel during forward J.J. Hickson's second attempt with 1:53 remaining in the third quarter of Boston's 104-86 win over the Cavaliers on Monday night. Hickson made his second free throw.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank said he was unaware of Ainge's actions.

Ainge stood on Hickson's first shot but made only slight movements with his upper body. He then sat down and clapped after Hickson missed.

Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said he saw Ainge's towel toss.

"That was interesting to see that happen during the flow of the game, from Danny Ainge," Brown said. "If it's it within the rules, hey, at this time, you do whatever you can to win. As long as it's within the rules."

Is traveling and lowering your shoulder and pushing off within the rules.

pulleeaasseeee

What a non-story.
I believe this is the only reason Cleveland lost last night...
Without that distraction, their 23 point deficit at the time would have been easy to make up. (sarcasm).

Mark Cuban would moon players shooting free throws if he was allowed too....

Ainge tossed a towel during a free throw. Exactly how is that significant compared to what else goes on during free throws?

This is a non story.

I heard that Wyc blew his nose while Lebron was dribbling, and that's why the refs let the hop go. Some rule about mucous ruckus.

Sam

Speedo Distraction:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpHB6W_r9ag

You usually don't see most GMs visibly active (waving a towel during oppositions free throws) during games. Their almost always low-key about it in my opinion.

Just thought it was cool that Danny Ainge was doing all that he could to help his team get a W, instead of standing in the back watching the game from afar.

Glad to see DA is as much of a competitor now as he wa as a player!

Gotta love it

At least Danny wasn't tossing IN the towel.