MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Karl Lane
OFFICIAL #77
| NBA Experience | 13th seasons |
|---|---|
| Born | February 26, 1975 (Little Rock, Ark.) |
| Resides | Little Rock, Ark. |
| High School | Glendbard East (Lombard, Ill.) |
| College | Philander Smith College |
Karl Lane has officiated 686 regular-season games and nine playoff games in 12 seasons as an NBA staff official.
He considers his most memorable NBA assignment to be his first playoff game: Game 2 of a 2018 first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat.
His officiating experience includes four seasons in the NBA G League and nine years each at the collegiate (Southwestern Athletic and Gulf South conferences) and high school levels.
Lane worked as an in-school suspension teacher for two years in Little Rock, Ark.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Power |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Star Wars Movies |
| Favorite Musician | Jay-Z |
| Favorite Books | Star Wars Books |
| Favorite Meal | Mexican |
| Favorite App | Candy Crush |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Rome |
| Bucket List | See seven wonders of the world |
| Hidden Talent | Home Repair |