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Steve Javie

Steve javie is one of the NBA's senior referees. Born on January 17, 1955 in Philadelphia, 1986-1987 season began to law enforcement NBA. Law enforcement style is tough, he is known as "Mr. T" nickname in the league..

personal data

In the "referee blacklist" of Spurs fans' forum, Crawford and Javier, who are from Philadelphia, are both on the list. Javier is famous for his decisive and accurate decisions on the court. He has executed numerous important games. In the past 15 years, he has always been recognized as one of the best referees in the league.

Refereeing career

On September 17, 2011, Beijing time, ESPN reported that Steve Javier, one of the league's most senior referees, announced his retirement decision at this moment, marking the end of his 25 year law enforcement career. Javier is almost the most famous referee in the NBA in the past 15 years. He retired because of his frustrated right knee. Javier missed the whole 2009-10 season because of his right knee injury. He came back in the autumn of 2010, but the recovery of his knee injury is not ideal, and the pain is always with him. The doctor advised him to retire immediately, and it is unrealistic to expect him to continue his 26th season of law enforcement.