If you know the name of a referee or an official, remember that’s not always for a good reason. Now, when you look deeply into the NBA, only one such name comes up: Scott Foster. Do we need an introduction to this larger-than-life personality in the world of the NBA officials? Probably no. However, given the current episode of the gambling scandal, the Extender has suddenly become part of the conversation.

Who is Scott Foster?

Scott Foster is stepping into his 30th year as an NBA referee, and what a wild ride it has been. Born on April 8, 1967, in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, his family background remains a mystery. No one knows the names of his parents, and no one knows whether he grew up with siblings or alone. Foster attended Magruder High School in Rockville before moving on to the

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