NBA Referee Tony Brothers Suffers Achilles Injury During Game

The veteran official's mid-game exit led to the game continuing with only two referees, sparking varied reactions from fans.

Veteran NBA referee Tony Brothers suffered an Achilles injury during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls, leading to his mid-game exit.
The game continued with only two referees, following Brothers' departure.
Fans expressed varied reactions on social media, with some joking about Brothers missing a fictional 65-game requirement for MVP.
Brothers is in his 30th year in the NBA, having officiated over 1,690 regular-season games and 187 playoff games, including 16 NBA Finals.
The NBA encourages aspiring referees to start officiating in high school and progressively move up, with entry-level NBA referees earning around $250,000 per year.