The NBA was reportedly trying to nudge Dick Bavetta into retirement in 2010.
But the referee – famous for his race with Charles Barkley – returned and continued his stories career.
Four years later, Bavetta is apparently ready to hang ‘em up.
Ailene Voisin of The Sacramento Bee:
https://twitter.com/ailene_voisin/status/494246609882841089
It’s fitting Bavetta reffed four years longer than the league wanted. It just helps preserve my memory him as stubborn.
But, for better or worse, he was also a character, and if he’s retiring, the NBA loses part of its personality.
