0:00 Intro
1:17 Bruce introduces longtime NBA official Steve Javie
3:12 Did Steve embracing religion play a factor in how he approached officiating?
4:52 Any regrets with any technical fouls that Steve handed out?
6:14 Is it hard to separate a players reputation from the game you’re officiating?
08:12 Steve chimes in on Mike Conley’s current streak of never picking up a technical
9:11 Why are so many NBA officials from the Philadelphia area?
12:18 How difficult was the Tim Donaghy for NBA officials at that time?
14:10 The rise of social media & how much pressure there is on officials these days
17:02 Steve shares a great Phil Jackson story
21:04 Which NBA coaches were the toughest to deal with?
24:19 Steve shares his perspective on officiating Michael Jordan
26:47 What’s it like when the entire crowd is chanting at you?
29:56 Is this era of NBA basketball more difficult to officiate now?
32:07 Does Steve watch & share his hot takes out loud on the couch like the rest of us?
33:11 Will any ref ever give LeBron James a technical for flopping?
34:50 What approach works best for handling difficult players to officiate?
38:06 Steve’s thoughts on the MLB’s new replay & challenge systems in place
42:30 What’s it like officiating NBA Finals games
47:21 Does Steve have a pre-game ritual before church?
49:36 Ross questions Steve on the league’s Gather & Step gray area continuing to expand
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