I would be willing to bet there were many other officials who would have liked to be Bennett Salvatore giving Reggie a hug last night. It wasn't about cheating, it wasn't about preferential treatment or anything like that. It was saluting someone who was an honest competitor that stuck with the partner he came with for 18 years and did it without physical dominance or the normal game/shot. He will always be able to say he officiated Reggie's last game and he gave him a hug when it was over. That is a milestone to be proud of.
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"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." -- John Wooden
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