This flash fiction post is written for Friday Fictioneers.
He was known to have a temper. That’s how he motivated his kids.
Basketball was a game to many but it was his life.
Indiana high school players dreamed of playing for him.
But there are officials in basketball that determine right and wrong moves that any player can make. These rules are to be followed or you get penalized.
Bobby hated to get penalized. It made him mad. This time it made him so mad he picked up the folding chair beside him and tossed it across the floor. Across the floor and into the swamp beside the court.
Oh Danny Boy! 
I understand this takes place outside the building, that he was put out due to his temper. Always sad when a person can’t control themselves. It’s especially bad when you work with kids. Well done, Danny. — Suzanne
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You’re talking about Bobby Knight, who was famous for his temper. Did this actually happen? I guess so, and probably a lot worse!
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It did indeed happen. Thanks for stopping by.
DJ
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The thought of motivating your children with your temper seems a recipe for disaster.
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Well actually his students/players. But your comment still applies. Thanks for stopping by.
DJ
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Oh okay I see now. But yes it does.
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Oops, temper, temper.
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Definitely will have to reign in his temper as he gets older… no good will come of it!
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I thought it was interesting there was a swamp next to the court. I thought it could be a little boy playing a game in his imagination.
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I’m guessing that will get him thrown off the court or put in the sin bin or whatever happens in basketball!
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You are close. Sin bin is for US Hockey. For basketball you are just ejected from the game or the building if you are very very bad.
DJ
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Sandra said it, that temper will get him into trouble. Great take.
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Hey Bobby–you reading this?! Nicely done, DJ.
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That temper will get Bobby into trouble. Nicely done.
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It did. And many times too.
DJ
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Dear Danny,
That’s a different take on the prompt. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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line one: knowN
good piece.
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Thanks. Done!
DJ
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