Joey Crawford inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:20 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
NBA referee Joey Crawford was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15, 2026. Crawford, who officiated for 39 years, is known for overseeing a record 50 NBA Finals games and 2,561 regular-season games. His tenure included 374 postseason games and 23 consecutive NBA Finals. He gained notoriety for his strict officiating style and an infamous incident in 2007 involving Tim Duncan, which resulted in an indefinite suspension. Crawford retired from officiating in 2016 at age 63.
- •Crawford officiated 2,561 regular-season games.
- •He officiated a record 50 NBA Finals games.
- •His career spanned 39 seasons.
- •Crawford was suspended in 2007 for ejecting Tim Duncan.
- •He retired from officiating in 2016.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — NBA referee Joey Crawford inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
"Joey Crawford, who officiated NBA games for 39 years and a record 50 Finals games, is going into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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