A man who has officiated in the NBA for 33 seasons, Bennett Salvatore, has decided to hang up his whistle and retire at the conclusion of this season.
Following from the NBA Referee’s twitter account.
#NBARef Bennett Salvatore to retire after final assignment of the season. Salvatore officiated 33 seasons including 25 NBA Finals games.
— NBA Referees (@OfficialNBARefs) March 13, 2015
A small description of Salvatore’s phenomenal service to the NBA throughout the years, from the NBA Referee’s Association website.
Bennett Salvatore has been an official in the NBA for the past 32 seasons, and has worked 1,764 regular season and 235 playoff games, including 25 NBA Finals games. Salvatore has also worked the 1993 and 2002 NBA All-Star Games, the 1993 McDonald’s Championship in Munich, Germany, and the 1997 Mexico Challenge. Prior to joining the NBA, Salvatore spent two years officiating in the CBA, and also has 10 years officiating high school.
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Enjoy some Salvatore moments throughout the years.
