MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
J.T. Orr
OFFICIAL #72
| NBA Experience | 12th season |
|---|---|
| Born | October 20, 1973 (Pomona, Calif.) |
| Resides | LaVerne, Calif. |
| High School | Bonita (LaVerne, Calif.); Glendora (Glendora, Calif.) |
| College | Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut, Calif.) |
J.T. Orr has officiated 546 regular-season games in 11 seasons as an NBA staff official.
Orr’s officiating experience includes five seasons in the NBA G League and 13 years at the collegiate level in the Pac-12, West Coast and Big West conferences, among others. He officiated the 2011 NCAA Tournament. Orr also worked eight years as a high school referee in Southern California.
The California native previously spent more than 10 years as a counselor for young men in the foster care and probation systems of Los Angeles County.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Yellowstone |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | White Men Can't Jump |
| Favorite Musician | Pearl Jam |
| Favorite Book | Sully |
| Favorite Meal | Biscuits and Gravy |
| Favorite App | Boggle |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Greece |
| Bucket List | Visit every national park |
| Hidden Talent | Impressionist painting |