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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 Referees300,946 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
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 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten
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 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
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 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
#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 Referees192,843 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren
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 Referees41,693 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
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 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
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 Referees34,605 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten
This or That: NBA Referee Edition ✅ What do you think the hardest call to make on an NBA floor would be?
NBA Referees14,040 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
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 Referees10,794 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
POV: Being a Ref runs in the family NBA referee Natalie Sago shares a special bond with her father who is a former official himself at the high school and college levels. Hear what Sago says she gives her dad every NBA season that may or may not surprise you 😎
NBA Referees43,884 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren