MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Robert Hussey
OFFICIAL #85
| NBA Experience | 2nd season |
|---|---|
| Born | January 20, 1993 (Queens, N.Y.) |
| Resides | Orlando, Fla. |
| HS | Mount Dora Christian Academy (MountDora,Fla.) |
| College | University of Central Florida ’17 |
Robert Hussey is in his second season as an NBA staff official. In 2022-23, he officiated 33 rearguard-season games in his first season on staff. He refereed 10 regular-season games as a non-staff official during the 2021-22 NBA season.
Hussey officiated five seasons in the NBA G League, where he made his playoff debut in 2019 and worked the Finals in 2022. He also officiated two seasons in the WNBA, including the playoffs in 2022.
Hussey officiated the 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Cleveland with fellow first-year NBA staff official Matt Kallio.
In addition to his officiating experience in the NBA G League and WNBA, Hussey refereed five years in college basketball (Sunshine State, Sun, Mid-Florida and Southern conferences) and five years at the high school level in Florida.
Hussey enjoys spending time with his family, working out and cooking vegan food.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Chappelle’s Show |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | John Q and Marvel movies |
| Favorite Musician | J. Cole |
| Favorite Book | The Four Agreements |
| Favorite Meal | Ackee, yellow yam, green banana, dumplings and fried plantain |
| Favorite App | ESPN |
| Would Most Like to Visit | Iceland |