Analysis: Joe Dumars was made for his new role at the NBA
October 27, 2022
Joe Dumars might have been destined for this job
Joe Dumars might have been destined for this job
Sixty-five referees will compose the NBA officiating staff for the 2018-19 season. Below are some numbers and tidbits pertaining to this season’s NBA officials. On The Court 33 – Ken Mauer is entering his 33rd season as an NBA referee, the most for any current official. He is followed by Ron Garretson, who begins his 32nd season. 1,904/238 – Garretson has called 1,904 regular-season games and 238 playoff games, the most of any current official in each category. 1,408 – Monty McCutchen worked 1,408 regular-season games – along with 169 playoff games (including 16 NBA Finals games) – before stepping off the court last season to oversee day-to-day management and on-court