Maybe after three decades of pain and frustration, that shoe toss will symbolize that the hoop gods are finally smiling upon us. I almost, stress almost, feel sorry for that assistant Detroit coach. His player lost the shoe right in front of their bench. He grabbed it and wanted to toss it to his player, but instead launched it like a missile, right into the part of the court where the action was. Officials had no choice. I doubt that I have ever seen a crazier thing on a basketball court.