[Highlight] Bill Kennedy after the review
Dude lives for these moments. Like even when he’s making a call against your team you can’t be mad at him lol
He’s hamming it up but I love it
People are going to start complaining about these soon, but as long as the reviews are correct and not excessive I don’t see what the issue would be.
Some people disagreeing with the calls think that he’s trying to steal the spotlight. I mean in a way he is, but idk I still think it’s fun. More importantly, he’s a pretty efficient communicator and I think his delivery tends to disarm the rest of us (which isn’t a bad thing imo)
I mean the spotlight is going to be on him regardless in those scenarios, that’s kind of my point! If he wants to have fun with it when they’re making the review and call anyway, then we should too!
Kennedy is a solid ref, considering these reviews are really the only time we see or hear about him otherwise.
It’s harmless fun. Just like that nhl ref.
I’d rather watch Bill over Scott Foster’s smarmy ass any day
Too much fun. Can’t have that, can we?
There was someone in the game thread who complained about it. There are some NBA fans who dislike antics and they’re becoming killjoys.
Those people probably are watching with a phone in-hand anyway, fuck em.
I despise the entire review process and these explanations simply because they drag on for WAY too long. But if you HAVE to make the referee give a longwinded explanation every time we make a basic call this is at least a more entertaining way to do it.
He’s not far from hitting the Carlton after a call.
Omg I hope like hell this happens one day 🤣🤣
☝️
🤓👆“Prior to the movement of the offensive player”
He’s my GOAT
I also appreciate look of (sarcastic) disappointment as he says “unsuccessful”.
And the dramatic pause lol
So do Warriors commentators. They get more excited for his moments than a ridiculous Steph play.
Clippers commentators give a review of every review, the scale is 1 to 5 Kennedys
Man our guys can’t even win at glazing a ref.
Ja was laughing too right after the call, even he knew the theatrics were pristine😂
This guy must have been considered weird AF his whole life, then suddenly this one situation fits him perfectly and he’s found his calling
The facial expression when saying the coaches challenge is unsuccessful is comedy
A rueful face, fantastic
it reminds me so goddamn much of…someone. please help, internet.
EDIT: Ugo Lord, the youtube lawyer guy.
Someone in another threat said Rob Schneider in Home Alone 2, and I can’t unsee it.
Urkle anyone? Did I do that?!
Perd Hapley, parks and rec
The coach’s challenge… is unsuccessful. And that’s the word with Perd
James Spader in The Blacklist. He’s definitely done the same ‘sentence pause + “regret to inform you” emote’ thing in that
Oh I was going to say Ben Stiller as the nursing home worker in Happy Gilmore
That’s the one
Makes me think of Paul Reubens/Pee-wee Herman.
A bit of Cleveland too
Haha he pops up on my Instagram feed sometimes. I think his smile can get unsettling but he’s cool. But he’s always so cheerful…ugh
Weird al
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KxjnH2Bncx4
That face kills me 😂😂
🤓☝️prior to the movement of the offensive player
Raul Julia’s cousin
I listened on mute and knew it instantly
He is quickly becoming one of my favorite’s simply for these moments. Dude is low key silly
Also explains things super clearly, and at a reasonable speed.
Indeed. Not poking fun…his delivery is unique and I appreciate him for that.
Probably got tired of no one listening to the rationale and just the outcome of the challenge. People listen now and actually learn why, pretty cool.
I didn’t think you were poking fun I totally agree lol
“To the* chest, and forearm [pointer finger]…”
Saying “the” as in “thee” instead of “thuh” makes it so high key and I love it
People seem to think he is like other ref’s but at least he seems respectful towards players etc unlike bums like foster
Foster is the worst. By far. You never know what he’s going to do in a big game unless it involves Chris Paul
Perhaps he does that so that even the morons among us can understand the call lol
Almost like a teacher giving a lecture lol I’m all for it
The Anti-Scott Foster
This is why he is great and can add the flair. You always know exactly why the call was made, even if you disagree. And he doesn’t deliver it in a condescending way - just telling you what he saw.
Absolutely, that’s what pisses me off about some refs, they make a controversial decision and don’t explain what they see.
Yeah the key is that he’s actually doing his job really well. If it was just silly for silly’s sake, it would be annoying.
Does anyone speak badly of him? He seems like one of those refs we only know the name of because he talks to the camera. Otherwise, he’s just out there doing a good job, so we don’t have to know his name.
Pretty sure he’s been called the f word a few times.
Friend?
Fam?
Folk?
Think Rondo may have had a few poor words for him.
And that reflects poorly on Rondo.
Theres people on here that absolutely hate him and think he does too much/makes it all about himself. I’m not one of those guys. Bill Kennedy is great.
If Adam Silver wants to increase ratings, he should just increase the number of coaches challenges allowed per game
Only for Bill Kennedy’s games though
He is not low key silly. He is just actually silly.
Silly Billy
Was at the raptors warriors game on Sunday, the crowd eats this guy up its hilarious. My brother and I were disappointed the warriors challenge was unsuccessful just cause it was one less possible opportunity to witness him
He’s been my favorite for a while. He clearly enjoys his camera time. Lol.
He’s also just a pretty solid ref.
the only ref that’s liked by nba fans
Bro is charisma maxing
It’s crazy a ref can be this thirsty for screen time and no one is upset
Legit the only good crew in the NBA
Is he actually a good ref?
One of the best. Seems to have a mutual respect with players and actually hears them out instead of T-ing them up for anything and everything.
Yes easily when you see people like Scott Foster who clearly want certain teams to win (non-Chris Paul teams)
Way better than the likes of Zarba, Foster and Brothers.
I actually think Zarba is a marginally better ref than Billy Kennedy, entertainment value aside
Obviously Foster and Brothers are dogshit
That ref who admitted she fucked up, plus Luka’s girl, are also liked
I think Gucci gets love, no?
If Bill Kennedy has a million fans, then I am one of them.
If Bill Kennedy has ten fans, then I am one of them.
If Bill Kennedy has only one fan then that is me.
If Bill Kennedy has no fans, then that means I am no longer on earth.
If the world is against Bill Kennedy, then I am against the world.
We are Bill Kennedy
We carry the flame
We fight for the gospel
We’ll honor his name
Preach brother
Paul Giamatti of NBA refs
oh bro lmao - this legit got a good chuckle from me
dawg, that is so accurate.
They hate the way I be Billin’ my Kennedy
He’s getting the All-Star Game and Finals this year, even if he goes completely blind.
So like all the other refs?
Thought that was a prerequisite.
This glorious profile of Bill written by Kevin Arnovitz is absolutely worth your time - https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/17764735/nba-referee-bill-kennedy-long-coming-story.
this was beautiful!
Did he just Reading Rainbow us? He talked with care in his words.
He also just seems to me from these that hes like the only ref that genuinely loves the game and sharing knowledge on it
That smirk at the end is killing me
He’s bringing the sass.
The best Kennedy
he’s like the complete opposite of rfk jr in every way, except last name
This guy single handedly trying to fix the refs’ reputation.
the literal GOAT
If only every official enjoyed their job this much
might as well be entertaining lol
This is a man who loves his job and I love that for him
I like this guy
Bro really hit them with the ☝️🤓
I’ve just started watching basketball this year and I’ve now found my goat
the only good ref
the medical youtuber chubbyemu talks kinda like how bill kennedy talks i think
No one has ever been more professional than Bill Kennedy in this moment. I’ll have not of it!!
I pray for green light specials when he is officiating. This guy was made for TV!
This sounds a lot like my sister explaining why my niece is in timeout
I knew i was watching something special. .. watched it 3x on the live Broadcast. The whole thing was a chefs kiss
Cinema
MVR for ref fans
The one ray of sunshine in my Kangz life
Can we clone him for other games?
I have no idea what he’s saying but trust his every word
Really? Hes so clear and concise. Though the audio on this video isnt the best.
Dude is a treasure
how, oh how can we trust the judgment of a referee who doesn’t know the difference between the upper arm and the forearm?!?
Everyone: ‘No one pays to see the refs.’ Bill Kennedy: “Hold my drink.’
If Perd Hapley was an NBA ref instead.
No offense to Bill, but we gotta stop featuring refs and trying to make them into personalities we’re supposed to like. Refs should be invisible. Every day there’s how many posts & comments bemoaning the officiating? And then people post this like it’s cool. It’s not. It’s not cool to make the refs into personalities. It just inflates their importance which will get them thinking they should control the games even more than they already do.
I wanna go back to not knowing refs names and watching amazing athletes play this beautiful game.
This is what it would look like if Tobias from Arrested Development was a nba ref
He shows that the refs think they are the big show. They need to be humbled in a collective bargaining agreement.
Why are refs turning into personalities?!??
I can’t get over how he looks like rob schneider
tries to insert preacher gif
He reminds of a SNL character
To me, he comes across like this classic skit appearance in a Police Academy or Naked Gun movie.
Ref making it all about himself people love it. Ref makes a wrong call they want him killed by firing squad
Sounds like he’s reading books to children
There’s an NFL ref like this too. I’m surprised more people don’t ham it up, understanding their role in an entertainment product.
But it’s probably for the best these kinds of officials are few and far between
Don’t forget about the legendary ACC ref Ron “He was giving him the business” Cherry.
Am I the only one who finds this dude corny as hell after the first couple of times with this schtick?
Bros just a goofy goober
When did Rob Schneider become an NBA ref?
They need a second camera for dramatic effect for Bill.
My kids love it
Bill Kennedy is national treasure and I won’t hear a word otherwise
Cheech & Chong
Bill kennedy…the best in the business
We ain’t here for this dude… knock this shit off
These refs are trying so hard to insert themselves in games
He pointed to his bicep, not forearm
Where can I find a schedule of games reffed by Bill Kennedy?
Been a ref since 1995; still is enthused to do his job 👍
Good ol lando.
Man, I love Bill Kennedy. Dude is just so genuine and loves his job.
MNBA version of Bill Nye explanations, millennials love to see it
please make this guy the nbc news reporter
I bet he’d be a blast to play board/tabletop games with lol
Bros a cartoon character
Explaining the ruling in detail yet easy to understand.
Using a tone that helps de-escalate the possible tension amongst players and coaches.
👏👏👏
So good
Him and EJ from the suns broadcast always crack me up during the reviews. They’re always trying to distract or mess each other up when speaking and EJ has got him a few times
Gomez Addams meets Gus Fring
Anyone else think he sounds like John Mulaney?
Does he always do reviews like this or was this just a one off?
The fucking GOAT ref. Bro could be killing my team and I’ll still run thru a wall for the dude.
I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul.
Zestiest ref in the association and it’s not close
He has some reviewbrah cadence i see it
He talks like he’s the Dean of a community college
But wait there’s more ahh ref
Someone’s a thespian
This mf had me crackin up 😂 wtf he on man
He’s like Franklin from My Wife and Kids if he got old and decided to become an NBA referee.
Flopper, Flopper, Flopper
Ngl I love Bill Kennedy
Dude would make a great flight attendant
Anatomy knowledge is poor. Mentions forearm, touches bicep.
One of my favs
He so sassy w it
This guy looks like if Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Giamatti had a baby and I love him.
Bill Kennedy would make an insanely good Jeopardy host
Made for TV. He’s wasting his time being a ref
He touched his bicep and said forearm
This guy truly loves his job
Where is Bill Kennedy in the GOAT discussion?
This guy should go on Dray’s podcast
Is that Rob Schneider?
I love him
I hope people don’t become cringe about this and try to frame him as corny or something. These little bits are never gonna get old to me.
He’s the best