MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Nick Buchert
OFFICIAL #3
| NBA Experience | 16th season |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1983 (Orlando, Fla.) |
| Resides | Highland Park, Ill. |
| HS | University (Orlando, Fla.) |
| College | University of Phoenix |
Nick Buchert (BOOK-ert) has officiated 874 regular season games and 18 playoff games in 15 seasons as an NBA staff official. He also refereed the Rising Stars competition during NBA All-Star 2014 in New Orleans.
Buchert has nine years of officiating experience in college basketball and four years in the NBA G League. He officiated the NBA G League Finals and the NBA G League All-Star Game in 2010.
His interests include traveling, cooking, working out and biking. An avid wine collector, Buchert has more than 500 bottles in his wine cellar.
Buchert has done volunteer work with March of Dimes, among other community outreach projects.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Game of Thrones and Walking Dead |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Gladiator |
| Favorite Musician | David Gray |
| Favorite Book | October Sky |
| Favorite Meal | Steak |
| Favorite App | Bandsintown |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Rome |
| Bucket List | Attend Super Bowl |