Tony Brothers (born September 14, 1964) is an American professional basketball referee who works in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been a referee in the NBA since the 1994–95 season.[1] Now in his 31st year, Brothers has officiated 1,800 regular season games, 200 playoff games and 17 NBA Finals games.[2] He officiated the 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona.[3] In a survey of NBA players, Brothers was voted one of the favorite referees, but also received several votes as the least favorite referee.[4] He wears the uniform number 25.[2][5]
Tony Brothers | |
|---|---|
 Brothers in November 2021 | |
| Born | September 14, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Old Dominion University |
| Children | 2 |
| Basketball career | |
| Position | NBA referee |
| Officiating career | 1994–present |
Brothers graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. A 1986 and 2022 graduate of Old Dominion University, he received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2014. In 2007, he co-founded Still Hope Foundation, Inc.,[6] to assist single mothers in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. In 2015, he founded Men for Hope, Inc., a non-profit to support men, organize their effort in the community, and work with organizations providing services for women and their families.
References
edit- ^ "NBA Officials Media Guide 2013-14" (PDF). Mediacentral.nba.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "Tony Brothers | Official #25 | NBRA". NATIONAL BASKETBALL REFEREES ASSOCIATION.
- ^ "East at West Game Boxscore". Nba.com. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- ^ Sam, Doric. "NBA Players Vote Tony Brothers Best, 2nd-Worst Ref; Scott Foster Rated Worst". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "Tony Brothers". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Stillhopefoundation.org. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
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