Joey C is Out of Control

[APG]

Originally Posted by Rich

Just saw Joey (with hair) working Game 7 of the 94 Finals (Houston/New York). Top of the game for a very long time -- say what you want about Joey, you can't take that away from him.

Last game 7 of the NBA Finals, in 2010, he was the crew chief with Dan Crawford and Scott Foster being the referees...it's safe to say, if there's a game 7 in the NBA Finals, he WILL be the crew chief for that game.

[JugglingReferee]

I hope Joe C is around until Dick's age.

[Jay R]

Originally Posted by APG

Last game 7 of the NBA Finals, in 2010, he was the crew chief with Dan Crawford and Scott Foster being the referees...it's safe to say, if there's a game 7 in the NBA Finals, he WILL be the crew chief for that game.

I can't remember where I saw this but apparently over the last twenty years, the NBA Finals have gone the distance four times. Joe Crawford has refereed Game 7 each time. Case closed.

[canuckrefguy]

Guy's done more Finals games than any other active official, and not just because of longevity.

Are you gentlemen familiar with this article?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/sp...a-referee.html

[JugglingReferee]

Yes, I've read the article before.

[APG]

Yes, it's been posted here before.

It amazes me that he broke his finger while giving a tech. Amazing.

One would think that his anger problem (I think he mentions getting therapy) would be a detriment to his success in the league. I understand the NBA works differently, but getting angry during a game is something that should hurt a refs advancement, no?