â Thatâs a rhetorical question â we all know the answer: People feel entitled to act a fool after purchasing a ticket for an event. â During the first round of the NBA Playoffs, we routinely witnessed this entitlement. A fan dumped popcorn on an injured player leaving the court; another spat on a player inbounding the ball; one ran onto the floor to smack the backboard; and some hurled hateful and racist remarks toward parents of a player. â If you pay to attend a pro event, boo or cheer to your heartâs content, rib a player for a gaff, and celebrate when your squad wins.