“I remember an incident overseas about five years ago where a player punched a referee and knocked him cold. I don't think anything like that will ever happen in the NBA. Emotions run rampant. The games are so intense, and the stakes are so high. (But) At the end of the day, players and coaches really respect officials and really appreciate that they try to do a good job.” ThinkingTryingYearsEndsHappensRunningJobsRememberGamesEmotionFivePlayerColdYears AgoAppreciateCoachesIntenseOfficialsFive YearsThe End Of The DayNbaStakesGood JobIncidentsReferee Author:Jalen Rose