Official Reveal for 2024 NBA Finals: 12 Top Referees Selected
The NBA has announced the game referees selected for the 2024 NBA Finals. The championship series will feature the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks, with the first game scheduled for Thursday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Selection Process and Criteria
The NBA Referee Operations management team selected the officials based on their performance throughout the first three rounds of the 2024 playoffs. Officials were evaluated after each round to determine their advancement to the Finals.
“Each of these 12 officials has shown excellent skills, focus, and commitment throughout the season and in the previous playoff rounds,” said Byron Spruell, NBA President of League Operations. “Congratulations to this group for earning the right to work on the game’s biggest stage, the NBA Finals.”
The Referees for the 2024 NBA Finals
Here is the list of referees assigned to the 2024 NBA Finals:
- Tony Brothers (13th Finals)
- Bill Kennedy (6th Finals)
- James Capers (12th Finals)
- Courtney Kirkland (4th Finals)
- Marc Davis (13th Finals)
- Kevin Scott (2nd Finals)
- Scott Foster (17th Finals)
- Josh Tiven (5th Finals)
- John Goble (8th Finals)
- James Williams (4th Finals)
- David Guthrie (7th Finals)
- Zach Zarba (11th Finals)
Scott Foster leads with 24 NBA Finals games officiated, followed by Marc Davis with 20, and Tony Brothers with 16.
NBA officials Tyler Ford and Ben Taylor have been designated as alternates for the 2024 NBA Finals. Individual game assignments for referees will be posted on NBA.com/official at approximately 9 a.m. ET on each game day.
The selection of these 12 officials underscores their excellence and consistency throughout the season and playoffs. As the Finals approach, their expertise will be crucial in ensuring fair and well-officiated games between the Celtics and Mavericks.