Are every player entitled to a vertical position on the court?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MiamiWadeCounty

Or does a defensive player must be in a vertical position?

I want to know why an offensive post player holding the ball is allowed to straighten his body and in the process create space by pushing the defensive player with his back?

Yes if they get their legally first.

I have no idea, you probably need to talk to the parties involved. None of us can answer a particular play honestly that we did not see. As this might be your interpretation of the events and not the interpretation of those calling the game.

Peace