Question

Which of these demonstrates the most sportsman-like statement?

A "You can keep playing hard, but you better focus or we're in trouble."
B "Mistakes are going to happen, but you can't make it that easy for them."
C "That just cost us the game, nice."
D "We'll get it back next possession, just play hard."

Answer 1

D. we'll get it back next possession, just play hard. because the rest are unsportsman like. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is (D) "We'll get it back next possession, just play hard."

Step-by-step explanation:

Sportsmanship is defined as ethical, appropriate, polite and fair behavior while participating in a game or athletic event. When a basketball player plays by the rules, is fair to his opponent and is gracious when he loses, this is an example of sportsmanship.

But in this case the person is talking to his teammates so (A) is definitely not good sportsmanship, (B) is half good because mistakes ARE going to happen, And for (C) he is not being gracious when he loses.

So the correct answer is (D)