MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Kane Fitzgerald
OFFICIAL #5
| NBA Experience | 12th season |
|---|---|
| Born | February 15, 1981 (Dover, N.J.) |
| Resides | Toms River, N.J. |
| HS | Sparta (Sparta, N.J.) |
| College | Centenary University (Hackettstown, N.J.) ‘04 |
Kane Fitzgerald has officiated 635 regular-season games and 32 playoff games in 10 seasons as an NBA official. His most memorable assignment was Game 3 of the 2019 Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.
Prior to the NBA, Fitzgerald officiated in the NBA G League for four years and the WNBA for two years. He also refereed at the collegiate level for two years in the Ohio Valley, Atlantic Sun and Big South conferences.
At age 18, Fitzgerald started refereeing at the high school level in New Jersey.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Breaking Bad |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Unforgiven |
| Favorite Musician | Bruce Springsteen |
| Favorite Book | Moby Dick |
| Favorite Meal | Spaghetti with Meatballs |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Alaska |
| Bucket List | U.S. Road Trip |
| Hidden Talent | Playing the Piano |