Offensive Foul on Reggie?

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by JRutledge
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.

I agree with Rut. These two guys basically came up together through the league. It wasn't adulation, it was a tribute and a good-bye; which was what the moment was for.

This is different from the HS refs in Ohio who got Labron's autograph on the court after they worked his game. This just seems appropriate to the moment, to the occasion, and to the people involved.