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Originally posted by Nevadaref
However, I did find it a bit odd that after the game one of the officials went up to Reggie and paid his respects just as many of the players were doing. While I realize that the NBA is a profession and all of the people involved are part of the show for the paying fans, which makes the coaches, players, and officials all co-workers when you think about it, to me the official's actions were out of character with the neutral role of the referee. Wouldn't it have been better to meet Reggie in the hallway and thank him there out of view of all of the TV cameras and spectators?
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This is just a game. The official did exactly what was appropriate. They were paying a tribute to a player and this official after the game gave Reggie a hug. The game was over right after a tribute. Even Larry Brown called a timeout so that his players and fans could continue the tribute. The Pistons were not in their bench area for the timeout and many players came off the bench all together. Were you upset by the actions of the Pistons because they did not follow the letter of the rules?
Peace