NBA officiating
Subject in Basketball
NBA officiating has come up in 2 episodes across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Zach LoweRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
Lowe argues the reviewed fouls on Towns were pivotal because the Knicks were far better with him on the floor.
“the Knicks were plus 48 with Towns on the floor and minus 40 with Towns off the floor”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: New York Wins the Title, Brunson Wins Immortality, and Knicks Fans Have a Zihuatanejo Moment With Zach Lowe (Jun 14, 2026) · Listen from 35:43
Lowe believes Wembanyama would certainly have been suspended for Game 6 had the series continued.
“I think he 100% would have gotten suspended”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: New York Wins the Title, Brunson Wins Immortality, and Knicks Fans Have a Zihuatanejo Moment With Zach Lowe (Jun 14, 2026) · Listen from 33:40
Doc RiversMilwaukee Bucks head coach
Rivers names Scott Foster the best referee of the season, citing his improved people skills.
“It's not just his refereeing. Where Scott has improved is his people skills”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: 2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 1:32:46
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 2 episodes
Episodes
2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc RiversThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 h 60 min
Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers break down the Knicks' 2026 NBA Finals win over the Spurs, Jalen Brunson's legacy, Mike Brown's coaching, and Giannis trade scenarios.
- New York Wins the Title, Brunson Wins Immortality, and Knicks Fans Have a Zihuatanejo Moment With Zach Lowe
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 14, 2026 · 1 h 41 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react live to the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals in Game 5, Jalen Brunson's 45 points, the Spurs' fallout, and offseason storylines.