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How does the NBA monitor Refereeing and Apply Quality Assurance and Quality Control to it? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by lamentforanation@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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In light of the officiating quality this year, I would be very curious to know about how the NBA manages officiating quality (top to bottom). Is anyone that has the full picture willing to share the processes?

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[–] Obvious_Parsley3238@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/who-refs-the-nbas-referees/

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-the-nba-uses-its-data-on-referees/

Every single call made by NBA referees — and many of those not made — is graded by impartial observers, then inputted into a vast database including every official in the league. This data is used in ongoing referee training and development, and it helps in determining ref promotions and playoff assignments. Teams are even given partial access to and are allowed to make some inquiries into specific calls.

also:

Does being “transparent” mean sending a press release every time an NBA official is fined for misapplication of the rules (something that, per multiple league sources, happens several times per season)?

they understandably don't want to publicize ref punishments and grading.