Report: Longtime referee Dick Bavetta retiring

[Adam Silver]

What a sad day for myself and the NBA community. Fortunately, Joey Crawford promised me that he will be going strong for at least another decade.

[flipogb]

he has stamina but he looks more like 94 than 74

[bagelred]

I hope Joey Crawford is next

Why don't you like Joey Crawford?

[russwest0]

Why don't you like Joey Crawford?

He's officiated in like 25 straight finals. Dick Bavetta always referred to himself as the NBA's "go-to" guy when they wanted a certain team to win in an important playoff game but it's clear who their new "go-to" guy is.

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

Joey Crawford is the best ref in the business.

[played0ut]

Aw. Chuck should give him a kiss goodbye.

[Nets fan 93]

Dang. Can't say I'm surprised though. He had a good run

[Gotterdammerung]

I used to post at Lakers Talk board as Dick Bavetta. Too bad that's history.

[Pointguard]

I don't really recall him last years. Was he on restricted duty?

[wally_world]

Keep gettin dem checks Dick!