MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Nick Buchert
OFFICIAL #3
| NBA Experience | 14th season |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1983 (Orlando, Fla.) |
| Resides | Highland Park, Ill. |
| HS | University (Orlando, Fla.) |
| College | University of Phoenix |
Nick Buchert (BOOK-ert) has officiated 748 regular-season games and nine playoff games in 13 seasons as an NBA staff official. He also refereed the 2014 Rising Stars during NBA All-Star in New Orleans.
Buchert has nine years of officiating experience in college basketball and four years in the NBA G League. He officiated the 2010 NBA G League Finals and the 2010 NBA G League All-Star Game.
His interests include traveling, cooking, working out and biking. An avid wine collector, Buchert has more than 500 bottles in his wine cellar.
Buchert has participated in various community outreach projects in the Chicago area. He is also involved in the March of Dimes Chicago.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Game of Thrones and Walking Dead |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Gladiator |
| Favorite Musician | David Gray |
| Favorite Book | October Sky |
| Favorite Meal | Steak |
| Favorite App | Bandsintown |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Rome |
| Bucket List | Attend Super Bowl |