Tony Brothers

Between 2008 – 2019, when Tony Brothers officiates…Most recently during the 2019-2020 season, when Tony Brothers officates games as the main official, the home team wins over 63% of the time with the differential of nearly four points. Teams total over 223 points with the road team picking up more fouls at nearly 53%.

During Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors, Brothers was criticized by NBA players and fans for excessive fouls, particularly against Toronto Raptors players. NBA fans and players complained that Raptors stars like Kyle Lowry were in foul trouble for most of the game, giving the Golden State Warriors a distinct advantage. Kyle Lowry ended up fouling out in the fourth quarter. Former Boston Celtic Kendrick Perkins lit up Tony Brothers on Twitter, tweeting “@NBA no more Tony Brothers for the finals please! This is ridiculous. Nobody came to the game to watch him!” Former Golden State Warrior, NBA forward Matt Barnes also tweeted, “Tony Brothers make sure you ice your whistle at halftime … let these dudes play no one came to see you!”

Tony Brothers has refereed for 25 seasons and nearly 1,500 games, include 140 playoff games and nine finals games – including Lebron James’ first Championship as a part of the Miami Heat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has worked numerous international events including the 1999 McDonald’s Championship and the 2008 China Games. Brothers reffed in the CBA, High School, and Junior College levels before reaching the NBA.