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The momentum and positive position language of the backcourt rule has been referred to as ‘obscure’ several times over the past 24 hours. Although not a play seen often, the phrase positive position has been synonymous with momentum in NBA officiating and rules discussion with broadcasters, players, and coaches for years. NBA Referees are extensively trained on the rules and their real-time application – that’s our expertise. Media members are also offered extensive resources from the League to better learn the rules of our game, and Referees are always open to questions. Shout out to Bob Rathbun for immediately knowing this rule on his broadcast. Because media voices shape how fans understand the game, which is why accuracy matters. Accurate rules knowledge serves everyone.
NBA Referees300,825 次观看 • 5 个月前
Tonight, legendary NBA Referee Danny Crawford will be enshrined into the Basketball HOF Class of 2025. A profound honor for Danny, his family, and a meaningful recognition of our craft. From all of us at the National Basketball Referees Association, congratulations to Danny Crawford on your extraordinary, well-deserved achievement.
NBA Referees103,223 次观看 • 9 个月前
NBA Fans – you won’t want to miss the final episode of our 3-part series: NBA Referee Roundtable | 30 Years of NBA History – LIVE on YouTube tomorrow 📺🏀 Hear what it’s really like to be an NBA Referee, the biggest misconceptions about NBA Officials, the myth of the makeup call, career highlights, love for the game and more from 30+ year NBA Referee veterans. What you learn may surprise you. In the meantime, catch up on episodes 1 & 2: Episode 1️⃣ A Different Game: The League Then vs Now Episode 2️⃣ The Technology Revolution & Rules Revisions
NBA Referees153,587 次观看 • 1 年前
This one is for the NBA History buffs 🏀📺 Introducing the NBA Referee Roundtable series: 30 Years of NBA History | Episode 1️⃣ A Different Game: The League Then vs Now. Watch the full episode: Untold Story, after untold story – That only an NBA Referee who has been officiating on an NBA floor for more than 30 years could tell. From what it was like to officiate the incredible physicality in the paint between the big-time center’s of the 1990’s, funny moments with Michael Jordan, the biggest difference between the style of play in today’s game vs their rookie years 30+ years ago and how that has impacted officiating, legends of the officiating profession, and career longevity. This is a conversation between 5 unexpected NBA historians you will not want to miss, and this is only episode 1… Sean Corbin (30 years), James Capers (30 years), Tony Brothers (31 years), Scott Foster (31 years) and Tom Washington (34 years) sat down at the 2024 NBA Referee Preseason Camp to share incredible stories from their tenured careers as NBA Referees.
NBA Referees121,179 次观看 • 1 年前
NBA Rules knowledge straight from NBA Referees is the gift that keeps on giving 🎁 Bring your basketball rules knowledge to the family Christmas and be the most informed fan at the dinner table. Watch and share episode 1 of our conversation with basketball rules analyst and YouTuber BBALLBREAKDOWN with the other NBA fans in your life. It’s a conversation real fans won’t want to miss.
NBA Referees41,588 次观看 • 5 个月前
#WalkItBackWednesday Lavine abandons the jump shot & launches toward Porter. This was correctly judged a no call as Porter jumps in front of Lavine & wouldn't have made contact had Lavine not abnormally launched himself to seek contact. Walk it back, Stacey King Adam Amin
NBA Referees192,839 次观看 • 3 年前
NBA REFEREE ROUNDTABLE: 30 YEARS OF NBA HISTORY 🏀 Episode 2 out now 🎥 In Episode 2, 30+ year NBA Referee veterans Scott Foster, Tony Brothers, James Capers, Sean Corbin and Tom Washington cover the technology revolution and the many rules revisions they have experienced in the NBA from the early ‘90s until today. Hear stories of what life was like as a referee before cell phones and instant replay (plus a few hot takes on the use of replay in today’s game), and the unique challenges referees face staying up to date with the always changing NBA rulebook. NBA fans won’t want to miss the full episode out now on YouTube:
NBA Referees76,680 次观看 • 1 年前
NBA Referees have arrived at their Referee Preseason meeting! Throughout the next week, they will be studying and reviewing points of emphasis for the upcoming season, conducting health exams and tests, team building, completing rulebook exams and meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
NBA Referees34,591 次观看 • 8 个月前
One of the most misunderstood NBA rules is the gather step. This is an NBA-specific rule where players are allowed a ‘zero step’ when gathering the ball, which is different from amateur and international leagues. NBA Referees Evan Scott, David Guthrie and John Conley breakdown the gather step.
NBA Referees10,737 次观看 • 2 个月前
Another backcourt related play. Olynyk deflects the ball & causes the ball to be loose. Sabonis regains possession in front court, but his momentum brings him into the backcourt. Momentum applies anytime the ball is loose. By rule this is NOT a backcourt violation #MixedBagFriday
NBA Referees64,074 次观看 • 3 年前
NBA REFEREES X BBALLBREAKDOWN EP 1: An in-depth breakdown of several plays during a previous matchup between the OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets. Breakdown film with 3 NBA Referees and learn more about their mindset and the high levels of self-critique that goes into the profession. Out now on Youtube ➡️📺
NBA Referees14,724 次观看 • 5 个月前
28-year NBA Referee Derek Richardson purchased an elementary school in Inglewood, California in 2022 – the same elementary school his children attended. Once the previous owners of the school were ready to sell, Richardson knew he had to step in before a developer purchased the coveted property centrally located in downtown Inglewood and demolished a piece of the community’s history. Now, the Dolores T. Richardson School, named after Derek’s mother, is again a thriving and growing hub of the urban community. We sat down with the current NBA Referee and school principal back in October during a dedication event for the newly founded school music program. Watch the full episode of Courtside to Classroom and learn more about where Derek’s deep passion for community service comes from and his plans for the elementary school’s future. Watch now: #BlackHistoryMonth #RefereesArePeopleToo
NBA Referees26,102 次观看 • 1 年前
