MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Ray Acosta
OFFICIAL #54
| NBA Experience | 9th season |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1983 (Elizabeth, N.J.) |
| Resides | Lake Worth, Fla. |
| HS | Lake Worth (Lake Worth, Fla.) |
| College | University of Central Florida '07 |
Ray Acosta has officiated 442 regular-season games and six playoff games in eight seasons as an NBA staff official. He made his playoff debut as an NBA referee in the 2022-23 season.
Acosta spent six years as an NBA G League referee, working the All-Star Game and Finals in 2017.
He has 12 years of collegiate officiating experience, with stints in Conference USA as well as the American Athletic, Atlantic Sun, Big South, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Southern and Sun Belt conferences. Acosta officiated in the NCAA Tournament in 2016 and 2017.
Off the court, Acosta enjoys working out, traveling, going to the movies and attending concerts.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | The Sopranos |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Scarface |
| Favorite Musician | Michael Jackson |
| Favorite Book | Rich Dad Poor Dad |
| Favorite Meal | Anything Italian |
| Favorite App | Netflix |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Maldives |
| Bucket List | Be in shark tank surrounded by great white sharks in Australia |
| Hidden Talent | Dancing |