Behind the Scenes with NBA Referee Zach Zarba

Go behind the Scenes with NBA Referee Zach Zarba.

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[dbolt_]

Refs don't get enough love in this league. Much respect after watching this.

[jaybird]

This is actually pretty cool and fun to wacth

[candicehamilton]

Zach taught me how to play basketball in high school. Best teacher as well. Super excited that you followed your dreams!!

[ronnelpuno]

Can't imagine officiating games where my favorite team is playing. Hard to contain the feelings of excitement, especially during crucial moments. Kudos to these guys for being so professional.

[hGodly]

Pretty cool they analyze how much air pressure is a common foul when a player breathes on Haren.

[Plague_Doc]

Argubly the hardest job in the NBA that also gets ZERO respect. You'll always upset someone with a call. And if you've ever refed a game you'll know its really fucking hard.

[aricgoss]

It's amazing and inspirational to watch these blind men analyze with such precision

[isaacgullnba]

If I don't become a player, I'd want to be an official or sports analyst. Just like when you're in any other job, you have to work hard. I like it!

[Edmundsg]

Ref sure looks like George Clooney in my opinion.

[Matthewxie]

Zach zarba was excellent referee through hs and college
He entered nba fast
I want to be like him!

[bcbritt]

This is one good looking ref!!!! Lol 😍

[pjlaveus]

The amount of pressure they got lol I would FOLD! 😂😂

[mell]

Refees practicing on best location to rig the game.

[FiyahMuzik]

That was pretty interesting, thanks for posting it.

[ethanfranklin]

"Mr Zarba, how is it Lebron hasn't been caught for flopping yet?"

"Well, you see, we love Lebron."

[jayk]

I hate all refs for letting James Harden shoot that many free throws every damn game

[vballref]

This is cool thanks ZZ!! Appreciate your professionalism

[Benjiefrenzy]

Blind people are getting more and more opportunities these days. Such an accomplishment.

[MAXSABANify]

Dude looks like Richard Alpert from Lost played by Nestor Carbonell

[Ortzdav]

Zarba was a teacher at my high school prior to ncaa great to see he moved up to nba