The NBA has announced that veteran referee and fan favorite, Dick Bavetta, will retire.
NBA announces referee Dick Bavetta will retire after 39 years.
— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) August 19, 2014
Bavetta spent 39 years in the NBA & referee’d 2,635 consecutive regular-season games.
He’s probably remembered best for exchanging a kiss with Charles Barkley.