MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Che Flores
OFFICIAL #91
| NBA Experience | 4th season |
|---|---|
| Born | July 18, 1979 (Los Angeles, Calif.) |
| Resides | Los Angeles, Calif. |
| HS | Bellarmine-Jefferson (Burbank, Calif.) |
| College | Cal State Northridge ’03 |
Che Flores (They/Them) has officiated 99 regular-season games in three seasons as an NBA staff official. Flores refereed 12 regular-season games as a non-staff official in the 2021-22 NBA season.
Flores officiated 10 seasons in the WNBA and nine seasons in the NBA G League, working the Finals in both leagues in 2022.
The California native has 13 years of officiating experience in college basketball, with stints in the Big Sky, Big 12, Big West, Mountain West, Pac-12, West Coast and Western Athletic conferences.
As a women’s college basketball referee, Flores officiated the Final Four in 2019 and the national championship game in 2021.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Game of Thrones |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Pee-wee's Big Adventure |
| Favorite Musician | James Blake |
| Favorite Book | The Mindful Athlete |
| Favorite Meal | Cherry pie |
| Favorite App | Ten Percent Happier |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Outer space |
| Bucket List | Learn to play piano |