MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Bill Kennedy
OFFICIAL #55
| NBA Experience | 26th season |
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| Born | November 10, 1966 (Phoenix, Ariz.) |
| Resides | Phoenix, Ariz. |
| HS | St. Mary’s (Phoenix, Ariz.) |
| College | Arizona State University |
Bill Kennedy has officiated 1,420 regular-season games in 25 seasons as an NBA staff official. He has also worked 139 playoff games, including six NBA Finals games.
Kennedy considers his most memorable NBA assignment to be his first NBA Finals: Game 3 of the 2010 Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers.
In addition to his NBA service, Kennedy has five years of officiating experience in the Continental Basketball Association, including working the 1996 and 1997 CBA Finals. He also officiated two games in the 1998 WNBA Finals and has 15 years of high school officiating experience in Arizona.
The Arizona native attended Arizona State University after graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix. While a student at St. Mary’s, he was named Knight of the Year in 1984 for his athletic achievements.
Kennedy’s charitable efforts include working with former NBA official Tommy Nuñez in running the National Hispanic Basketball Classic to help raise money for inner-city youth. He also works with the Boys & Girls Club of Phoenix.
Fun Facts
| Favorite Musician | Luther Vandross |
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| Favorite Meal | Filet Mignon and a good bottle of red |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Jerusalem |
| Bucket List | Egyptian Pyramids |
| Hidden Talent | Karaoke |