Bill Kennedy (referee)
William Gene Kennedy (born November 10, 1966) is an American
professional basketball referee for the National Basketball Association
(NBA).
Kennedy graduated from
1995-96 NBA season, as a scab during the 1995 referees' lockout. He has refereed five NBA Finals games, as well as the 2010 FIBA World Championships and the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2]
Kennedy ejected
In December 2015, Kennedy ejected Rajon Rondo from a game, and Rondo used a gay slur towards Kennedy, which resulted in a one-game suspension for Rondo. Kennedy later revealed that he is gay.[2]
References
- ^ "Trail Blazers-Grizzlies: Meet the officials for Game 5, including Scott Foster". OregonLive.com. April 25, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ a b "NBA referee Bill Kennedy reveals he is gay; Rajon Rondo alleged to have made slur to him". Yahoo Sports. December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Long-time Doc Rivers nemesis Bill Kennedy assigned to officiate tonight's Game 3". Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Doc Rivers reportedly once used anti-gay slur against referee Bill Kennedy". ProBasketballTalk. December 14, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "NBA referee Bill Kennedy reveals he is gay; both Rajon Rondo and Doc Rivers have allegedly called him homophobic slurs". masslive.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.