In theory, a basketball official - an official in any sport, really - is supposed to be essentially invisible. We only notice them when they are either doing something wrong or intentionally drawing attention to themselves.
Which brings us to Ted Valentine.
TV Teddy is anything but in the background. He has always enjoyed the spotlight and, for better or worse, seeks it out.
He had an infamous run-in with Bob Knight which seemed perilously close to getting physical.
Around here, he notoriously turned his back on UNC’s Joel Berry who appealed to him after being held by Florida State’s Terrence Mann while on a fast break.