Afraid-Department-35 | Mavericks

1364 | 18 hours ago

Huge loss for ref fans

xFalcade

332 | 18 hours ago

This hurts his chances at the MVR award :(

The_Summer_Man | Warriors

84 | 17 hours ago

You know that Scott Foster already has it locked up, bet on it.

flaming_burrito_ | Lakers

41 | 16 hours ago

Scott Foster is an unethical tech baiter, he doesn’t deserve MVR

SinImportaLoQueDigan | Celtics

12 | 16 hours ago

Zach Zarba coming for the crown

lalakingmalibog | Mavericks

7 | 16 hours ago

Called it

Some-Nothing728

8 | 15 hours ago

Casual refball watcher. Everybody thinks Scott Foster is up there cause his tech numbers are up this year but the pace of the game has increased, his Tper75 is about average.

HilariousScreenname | Suns

3 | 11 hours ago

This is Tony Brothers erasure and I won’t stand for it

mzp3256

8 | 16 hours ago

Honestly I would love to see a MVR award, the discourse around it would be incredible

TonyResslersWallet | Hawks

113 | 18 hours ago

I mean he was legit the best ref both in terms of vibes and in terms of fairness, in my opinion

_Apatosaurus_ | Thunder

52 | 17 hours ago

and in terms of fairness

Are y’all really tracking the individual refs to the degree that you feel confident stating which ref is the best? I think I can name like 4 or 5 refs out of the 75+ that probably exist.

TonyResslersWallet | Hawks

54 | 17 hours ago

I’m not tracking it scientifically bu I’ve just noticed I’m way less triggered when I watch games he refs and I haven’t really heard people on here call him out by name like Scott Foster or Tony Brothers.

Also there might be that many refs but there definitely aren’t that many crew chiefs.

Acceptable_Tap1809 | Hawks

29 | 16 hours ago

Fake ref fan smfh

No-Mine-3982 | Knicks

2 | 16 hours ago

Well someone who makes it enjoyable to watch the game despite being a dirty ref is someone that is a good ref, it isn’t rocket science.

One_Consequence3861

22 | 18 hours ago

Ref enjoyers at a loss for words, heartbreaking

lalakingmalibog | Mavericks

10 | 16 hours ago

Just saw a man (me) fall down to his knees at a Walmart parking lot

BillKennedyEnjoyer

8 | 17 hours ago

My ⁹⁄₁₁

Riskybusiness622

3 | 16 hours ago

Both of them are in shambles.

OutofMP | Supersonics

3 | 16 hours ago

Huge loss for all fans

SecondHandFood | 76ers

0 | 16 hours ago

OKC filing for a Disabled Player Exemption

cough_landing_on_you

638 | 18 hours ago

Let the man commentate

Emiya_Sengo

245 | 18 hours ago

Send him to the Replay Center and he can comment on every game.

Giuseppe_exitplan | Magic

89 | 18 hours ago

Have him do coach challenges and replays from the sideline

abesach | IND

25 | 17 hours ago

From Secaucus to do all the calls from the command center

IWTLEverything | Kings

3 | 15 hours ago

But he also gets to say the result of the review still. Just pipe his voice into the arena.

TheyNeedLoveToo | Kings Bandwagon

2 | 9 hours ago

Yall are cooking ngl. This is must watch tv

frallet | Timberwolves

2 | 10 hours ago

I feel like this would genuinely be a good business move for the nba lol

paulburnett | Spurs

11 | 16 hours ago

Wheel him out like professor X to center court

PolarFord

1 | 12 hours ago

He’d be better than half the commentators out there honestly. At least he knows what’s actually happening on the court

runevault | Nuggets

634 | 18 hours ago

Only ref I can think of who has a generally positive sentiment attached to him and gets hurt out a large chunk of the season. Brutal.

Too_Hood_95 | Bucks

190 | 16 hours ago

nba social media team in shambles right now those clips of him making dramatic review calls always do numbers lmao

runevault | Nuggets

48 | 16 hours ago

They’ll need to do greatest hits videos like they normally do for star players to tide everyone over.

Punjabiveer30 | Raptors

33 | 15 hours ago

Other refs took him out of commission, was giving refs a good name, they can’t have that

Cletus_Starfish | POR

6 | 13 hours ago

From what I can tell there is a contingent of people who don’t much care for his theatrical presentation. I disagree with them, but they are definitely out there.

Frequent-External822

-5 | 13 hours ago

I’m one of them. Just say what the call is stop all that attention seeking shit

KevDen | NOP

-4 | 11 hours ago

It’s the fact that every other ref is vilified for their theatrics (understandably so), but this sub treats Kennedy like he’s a darling.

If this was Foster, Brothers, Goble, etc, this sub would be cheering on the injury 😂

Roonerth | Kings

15 | 10 hours ago

The reason people appreciate it is because Bill Kennedy is actually good at his job. It’s not hard to understand.

KevDen | NOP

-7 | 10 hours ago

But it’s not about how good he is at his job. If another ref does this, then the comments are “we paid to see the players, not the refs take over the game”

They’re paid to referee a game, not crack jokes on a microphone.

Roonerth | Kings

13 | 9 hours ago

When people talk about the refs “taking over the game”, they’re referring to how referees can change the outcome of a contest with inconsistent or biased calls. A referee being humorous or cheeky during the announcement of an unbiased and fair challenge review is not what people mean when they talk about officials “taking over the game”.

KevDen | NOP

-9 | 9 hours ago

No, I’m not referring to manipulating the outcome. I’m referring to taking over the game in a sense of a performative manner. Tony Brothers, Ed Malloy, Joey Crawford, Scott Foster, etc.

These are some of the most despised officials due to their performative nature of their calls, techs, ejections, etc.

Just because Bill Kennedy is good at his job, doesn’t mean he’s not using theatrics that are understandably annoying to some fans.

Cletus_Starfish | POR

6 | 9 hours ago

I mean I think it’s because his theatrics are qualitatively different than those of the refs you just listed. I understand why some people find Kennedy’s shtick tiresome (though personally I don’t), but presenting a review in a goofy fashion is pretty banal comparatively speaking. You’re acting like every instance of theatricality is the same, when they’re not.

KevDen | NOP

1 | 9 hours ago

Yeah, that’s fair. Compared to the other whirlwind of officials, what he does is seemingly harmless, and he seems to not have any ego or ill intent.

Several_Hour_347

142 | 18 hours ago

Injury fans always win

DirtyDraymond | Warriors

80 | 18 hours ago

Injury fan here, was hoping for Ben Taylor or Scott Foster sadly

RedtheGamer100 | Hornets

37 | 17 hours ago

Username checks out

JayJax_23 | Washington Bullets

8 | 16 hours ago

Injury fan here in peace. You got a strong hamstring man, in a couple of years it might a lil scary and the injuries might not be able to touch your hamstring anymore

clarkthagod | MIN

120 | 18 hours ago

Get him some IcyHot

lalakingmalibog | Mavericks

20 | 16 hours ago

RIP Danny Green

TrulyNotABot | Grizzlies

10 | 15 hours ago

The IcyHot… was unsuccessful

MinnyPuppies | Timberwolves

112 | 18 hours ago

Back to back game really killing it

ProvocativeHotTakes | Knicks

62 | 18 hours ago

Who returns first? Kennedy or Tatum

zebrainatux | Spurs

45 | 18 hours ago

Plot twist they come back on the same day

heybobson | Suns

29 | 18 hours ago

as America’s hot new couple

lalakingmalibog | Mavericks

5 | 16 hours ago

Who’s the bottom

Dog-Witch | Knicks

4 | 15 hours ago

I hear speed has a lot to do with it.

No-Economics4128 | Spurs

1 | 13 hours ago

You just know Bill ain’t a bottom. That man exudes Top energy.

dead_gerbil | Knicks

0 | 16 hours ago

Premiering on TLC

cantgrowneckbeardAMA | Kings

1 | 16 hours ago

AD

ProvocativeHotTakes | Knicks

1 | 15 hours ago

Kyrie

Prior_Implement_9279

36 | 18 hours ago

Why couldn’t it have happened to the ugly ass toad looking one

TopLeaf | Lakers

30 | 17 hours ago

I know you’re talking about Tony Brothers but I don’t know which one

No-Mine-3982 | Knicks

11 | 16 hours ago

I love how I knew it was Tony Brothers without even finishing the sentence.

Repulsive-Throat5068 | Lakers

3 | 17 hours ago

Say this about a player and this sub riots 😂

uranus86 | Spurs

0 | 13 hours ago

Not if its Dort

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

25 | 18 hours ago

turn injuries off

LiveFromFLORIDA | Magic

21 | 18 hours ago

Orlando injury curse strikes again

LesbianDivorceRates | Bucks

6 | 17 hours ago

He got sick 4 years ago while in town (live in Orlando) and had to leave a game too

It can be gay Mecca, my conspiracy is Billy has too good a time, has next-day hydration/stomach issues

I’m just really glad it wasn’t Achilles or ACL

solo118 | Knicks

19 | 18 hours ago

The only ref that is a vibe, damn get well soon

twrs_29 | Thunder

22 | 18 hours ago

Refs gonna be tanking?

withdensemilk

7 | 18 hours ago

This year is an all time draft class

helgestrichen | Mavericks

1 | 16 hours ago

Obviously, theyve been playing third stringers all year

jondgc

24 | 18 hours ago

Does this mean he’s ineligible for all-Ref at the end of the season?

nicehax_

4 | 16 hours ago

if that one dude can still put jokic at the top of his mvp rankings we can put bill kennedy in our all-ref lineups

evil_septa_rat | 76ers

8 | 17 hours ago

I just fell to my knees in a foot locker

Gong_Show_Jamoke | Bulls

8 | 18 hours ago

GET WELL SOON, BILLY GENE BICEPS!!!

Fyne_ | Knicks

5 | 17 hours ago

put him on the desk you cowards

Tight_Ad2788

4 | 17 hours ago

The fact that people will legitimately be disappointed by a ref injury report is amazing haha

ChasedWarrior

9 | 15 hours ago

Well he’s a good ref well liked by the players, coaches and fans.

Tight_Ad2788

3 | 15 hours ago

I totally agree, we need more guys like him

ILikeFPS | Raptors

1 | 15 hours ago

That’s what happens when you’re a ref that people generally like lol

Kertia

3 | 18 hours ago

Silvers rushing bill Kennedy back and he gets an Achilles tear in the finals.

bubbles2255 | Kings

3 | 18 hours ago

There goes his trade value

lets_talk_basketball

3 | 17 hours ago

Just have him call in for the challenges at least

JayDee62 | LAL

3 | 17 hours ago

He has to work remote via satellite like in pro wrestling.

chewytime

3 | 16 hours ago

Man, even the refs need load management now. I blame it on him only reffing basketball games. Hes not working other muscles like if he reffed hockey or football.

Frosty-Language-3335

2 | 18 hours ago

Devastating 😔

LordOfLimbos | Pistons

2 | 18 hours ago

I wonder if this makes them eligible for a Disabled Official Exception, that would be huge for them

legendkiller003 | Warriors

2 | 18 hours ago

Good news I’d say, could’ve been worse.

chris_b_critter | Jazz

2 | 18 hours ago

Welp. I’m out.

DunkinEgg | Spurs

2 | 18 hours ago

Take my hammy, Bill.

VadersSuccessor | Lakers

2 | 17 hours ago

Bill Kenneday-to-day

retrospects | Minneapolis Lakers

2 | 17 hours ago

We lost a good one

CactusHooping

2 | 17 hours ago

can’t he still be at games doing the challenges results and just watching?

slowakia_gruuumsh | Spurs

2 | 16 hours ago

Last time I felt so devastated was when Red Panda got hurt.

Interesting-Ad5111

2 | 16 hours ago

Is he gonna do a press conference?

UnkleAdams247 | Trail Blazers

2 | 14 hours ago

Can they roll him out in a wheelchair to do the announcements for challenges and stuff?

MikeHawksHardWood

2 | 13 hours ago

Nah, fill his spot on the court, sure… but let this man keep doing the replay announcements. Give the people what they want!

Danibear285 | Clippers

2 | 12 hours ago

Rest up, Bill!

stagger_once | Rockets

1 | 18 hours ago

Not gonna qualify for the MVP race at this rate

Jazzlike_Manner9953 | Lakers

1 | 17 hours ago

He is by far the best at making announcements about challenges. Absolute theater.

Shag1166

1 | 17 hours ago

Surprised and happy, that this doesn’t happen more often. That constant start-stop can be a problem. I used to have it happen sometimes doing windsprints. If I didn’t warmup and stretch enough, and felt the slight twich, I would power walk instead.

SPAREustheCUTTER | Trail Blazers

1 | 17 hours ago

If it’s anything like Scoot Henderson, we may never know when he’ll return.

getmystaccs | Lakers

1 | 17 hours ago

End the szn

KillingTime_ForNow | Trail Blazers

1 | 17 hours ago

He’s gonna return before Scoot isn’t he?

Parking-Rope2301 | Warriors

1 | 17 hours ago

what even is this season bro

TurkNowitzki28 | Rockets

1 | 16 hours ago

Hamstrings no joke lmao.

metallica1877

1 | 16 hours ago

No more of his goofy ass faces?

theeguyver

1 | 16 hours ago

Father Time is undefeated

Independent_Sky_1468

1 | 16 hours ago

What’s the meaning of this season then? Cancel the season.

william14537 | Timberwolves

1 | 16 hours ago

Good

CapybaraNightmare

1 | 16 hours ago

¹²⁄₂₅ for injury fans, but ⁹⁄₁₁ for ref fans

Cbone06 | Charlotte Bobcats

1 | 16 hours ago

Isn’t this the second ref injury this season? I could’ve sworn another ref tore their ACL or Achilles earlier this season.

ChasedWarrior

2 | 15 hours ago

An NFL referee, Adrian Hill, came up gimpy on a Thursday night game last month. He didnt finish that game but was able to finish his schedule and is working a playoff game as I write this.

unexpectedreboots | Celtics

1 | 15 hours ago

No IR slot in my ref league. This fucking sucks.

MikeHuntIsBetter

1 | 15 hours ago

I read this in his voice.

ILikeFPS | Raptors

1 | 15 hours ago

Damn that’s brutal, hope he can come back strong at the end of the season.

Less_Ganache_9588

1 | 15 hours ago

Unfortunately he may not be eligible for All Ref team honors after the injury 😔

txensen | Warriors

1 | 14 hours ago

NBA games are so fast now, there should be starter & bench ref teams to allow them some rest

Logical_Welder3467

1 | 13 hours ago

Now the haters will say he washed

Happycappybara21

1 | 13 hours ago

Are we gonna start load managing refs too?

HungerSTGF | Raptors

1 | 13 hours ago

Let him sit at the review mic table in a wheelchair

Rahnamatta | Heat

1 | 13 hours ago

FADE THE ZEBRAS

thunderdl | Thunder

1 | 12 hours ago

didnt know the sliders affected npc’s too

samwalie | Celtics

1 | 12 hours ago

Damn only likable ref rip

diggydog233 | Rockets

1 | 12 hours ago

As always, hope he recovers quickly.

mistermuyrico | Knicks

1 | 12 hours ago

Absolutely devastating, he’s one of the most entertaining refs in the league

waterkisser | Trail Blazers

1 | 11 hours ago

He’s gonna return before Scoot does.

kj114 | Hawks

1 | 11 hours ago

As much as we make these old men run it’s amazing this doesn’t happen more

AlanTudyksBalls | Bulls

1 | 5 hours ago

Put him at the table and have him do all the replay announcements on national TV games.

TrashAssRedditAdmins | NBA

1 | 3 hours ago

Oh thank God it’s only a hamstring. Our GOAT will be back

procrastinator67 | Warriors

0 | 18 hours ago

Bill MonthToMonths

Sko_Neezy

-2 | 18 hours ago

He flopped??

rawdfarva | Warriors

-2 | 16 hours ago

Doctors said he’ll never gamble again

5th_bidness

3 | 16 hours ago

How very dare you? Bill Kennedy would never.

Appropriate_Ice2656

-4 | 17 hours ago

He was crying in a wheelchair because of a hamstring strain?

TrottingandHotting

-4 | 18 hours ago

Getting wheelchaired off for a hamstring strain is crazy

Intelligent_Bee_2881

-11 | 18 hours ago

Refs these days are weak

RedditSuxCoxAgain

-19 | 18 hours ago

Who gives a shit

[Haynes] Longtime NBA referee Bill Kennedy will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hamstring strain at last night’s game in Orlando, but the hope is he can return before the regular season ends, league sources tell @NBAonPrime , @NBATV