Quick Info
| Profession | NBA Referee |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Silver Spring, MD |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Scott Foster
03/06/2026
The NBA announced Scott Foster as crew chief for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Reports noted that he entered his 32nd NBA season with 1,867 regular-season games and 263 playoff games officiated, including 26 NBA Finals games.
02/06/2026
The NBA named Scott Foster among the 12 officials for the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. He was also listed as the referee with the most Finals experience in the crew, marking his 19th Finals appearance and his 26th NBA Finals game officiated.
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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 |
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