Replacement refs may start the season
The number on the back of the uniform is like a resume.
If an NBA referee’s number is under 50 they typically have at least 10 years experience. If the number is over 50 they most likely became an NBA official this decade.
Referees wearing numbers like 106 or 123 at the Thunder’s preseason home opener Monday night signify they are replacement officials.
If the National Basketball Referees Assoc...
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