1. Joey Crawford, who wore uniform number 17, was regarded as one of the most punitive and controversial officials in the NBA and developed a reputation for assessing technical fouls against both players and coaches.
10 Facts About Joey Crawford
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Joey Crawford officiated in every NBA Finals series from 1986 to 2015, only missing 2007 due to suspension.
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Joey Crawford officiated high school games in Pennsylvania for eight years from 1970 to 1977 and the Eastern Basketball Association in 1974 and 1977.
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In 1998, Joey Crawford was one of eight NBA referees charged with filing false income tax returns after an Internal Revenue Service investigation found that cash was being pocketed by referees when airline tickets provided by the league were downgraded.
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Joey Crawford officiated his 2,000th NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers on November 11,2005.
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Duncan had been sitting on the bench when Joey Crawford assessed two technical fouls.
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Joey Crawford said that Duncan had been laughing at him and insulted him with an expletive, while Duncan said that Joey Crawford asked him if he wanted to fight.
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Joey Crawford briefly returned in March, but on March 10,2016, Joey Crawford announced his retirement effective immediately, due to medical issues.
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From 1965 to 1969 Joey Crawford attended Cardinal O'Hara High School, the same high school as fellow NBA referees Mike Callahan, Ed Malloy, and Tim Donaghy.
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Joey Crawford married Mary Crawford in 1971 and had three children and ten grandchildren.