NBA Referees Will Be Able To Answer Fan Questions On Social Media Next Week

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The NBA is looking to make officiating more accessible.

Being a referee in any sport is pretty much a thankless job. If you get the call right, no one says anything but if you get the call wrong, you are guaranteed to never hear the end of it. If a bad call is made, fans love to take to social media to shame the bad call and blame it on why their team ultimately lost. 

Having said all that, the NBA is looking to make its referees more accessible, with an initiative that will take place during two games next week. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, fans who use the hashtag #RefWatchParty or tag @OfficialNBARefs can get their questions answered by referees who are watching the game.

This initiative will take place during Monday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, as well as Wednesday night's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs. 

The referees watching the game will have access to the same video review technology as the referees calling the actual games. This will allow them to make educated commentary on the fan questions related to the games. 

The NBA already did this during a finals game last season and plan to do it a few more times next month.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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