After a lengthy and successful NBA career, longtime referee Dick Bavetta is retiring.
NBA.com on Twitter announced the news Tuesday:
NBA.com added more in a press release:
Bavetta, who began his NBA career on Dec. 2, 1975, at Madison Square Garden in a game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics finished with a record 2,635 consecutive regular season games officiated, having never missed an assigned game throughout his entire career. Bavetta also officiated 270 Playoff games including 27 Finals games.
'Dick's dedication and commitment to his craft has been an inspiration to all NBA officials,' said [NBA President of Basketball Operations Rod Thorn]. 'We are grateful for his contributions to our league, and we wish him the best as he enjoys his well-earned retirement.'
Per that release, he also worked three All-Star Games and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, remembered as the birth of the Dream Team. Before coming to the NBA, he spent time officiating for the Eastern League, Rucker League, FIBA, Jersey Shore Basketball League and the ...
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