What are the New York Knicks’ “Pregame Referee Breakdown” notes?

The New York Knicks sent their usual pre-game notes to the media ahead of their match against the Philadelphia 76ers. These notes typically contain various statistical parameters about both teams and are part of regular practice in maintaining good relations with the media. However, something was different about the notes this time around.

The traditional “game notes” have been upgraded with a unique addition, which provides detailed data on referees and their tendencies through clear statistics. This new feature is an excellent resource for players to prepare for games and gain an edge over opponents.

Pregame Referee Breakdown

The “Pregame Referee Breakdown” section of the notes is where players can find everything they need to know about the referee trio. In the last night game between the Knicks and the 76ers, the referees were Scott Foster, Bryant Forte, and Sean Corbin.

Scott Foster

Scott Foster, the “boss” of the referee team, is an experienced veteran with over 30 years of experience in the NBA. According to the Knicks notes, Foster has the fastest whistle, which means he reacts the quickest with the whistle after a particular situation. Additionally, Foster tends to commit to offensive fouls. However, he has also been among the best-ranked referees throughout his career.

Bryant Forte

Another referee in the game, Bryant Forte, is known for his accuracy in making calls, especially on fouls and violations. He is also very vocal when communicating with the players during the game.

Sean Corbin

Lastly, Sean Corbin is known to be consistent in making calls, meaning the crowd or the game situation does not influence him. He is also known to be very patient and calm when dealing with players during the game.

This information has previously been part of the preparation for the Knicks game. However, its public placement in the “game notes” is a step forward compared to previous practices, allowing everyone to access this crucial information.

The Knicks won their first game of the 2024 playoffs, Round 1, against Philadelphia by a score of 111:104.