Quick Info
| Profession | NBA Referee |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Silver Spring, MD |
Latest News about Scott Foster
07/05/2025
Scott Foster returned to playoff officiating after a lengthy injury absence, with coverage focusing on his reappearance in the NBA postseason. The return renewed attention because of his long-running reputation as one of the league's most controversial referees.
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Bio/Wiki
| Scott Foster is an American professional basketball referee in the NBA. | |
| He holds the records for the most playoff games officiated (252 as of May 2024), NBA Finals games (24), and consecutive Finals years (16 and counting). | |
| He holds the records for the most playoff games officiated (263 as of 2025), NBA Finals games (26), and consecutive Finals years (16 and counting). |
Personal Life
| Resides | Woodbine, MD |
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Career
| NBA Experience | 32nd season |
|---|---|
| Games Officiated | 1,867 regular-season, 263 playoff including 26 NBA Finals |
| Prior Experience | Continental Basketball Association (2 years), college basketball (Big South and Southern conferences, 2 years), high school (Maryland, 6 years) |
| High School | Magruder (Rockville, MD) |
| NBA Since | 1994 |
| Uniform Number | 48 |
| Records Held | Most playoff games officiated (263), most NBA Finals games (26), most consecutive Finals years (16) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known as 'The Extender' for perceived tendency to extend playoff series | |
| 2. Calls more fouls than average (2.31 more per 100 possessions) | |
| 3. Linked to 2007 Tim Donaghy scandal but not charged | |
| 4. Named worst referee by 25% in 2023 NBA player poll | |
| 5. Donates game tickets to TAPS families | |
| 6. Contentious with players like Chris Paul and Paul Pierce | |
| 7. Accused of sports gambling by Rudy Gobert in 2024 but remains uncharged |