It's not common that a referee in any sport is beloved by fans. Fans expect them to do their job, and typically, the only attention they get is when they mess up a call.
NBA referee Bill Kennedy is one of the few referees who have positively captured the attention of fans to the point where fans hope they get the chance to see Kennedy on the microphone for a replay review during games.
Unfortunately, Kennedy suffered an injury while officiating a game on Friday night, and it didn't look promising.
What happened to NBA referee Bill Kennedy?
On Friday night, Bill Kennedy was trying to keep up with a fastbreak play in the 76ers/Magic game when he suddenly started hobbling and limping.
The game was delayed briefly after the injury, as Kennedy had to exit the game in a wheelchair.
It clearly was something serious, as he had a towel around his face, indicating that it likely wasn't just a cramp or a small injury.
The exact injury and his recovery timeline haven't been revealed yet.
Kennedy has gone viral on social media recently, as he tends to be quite the character with the way he announces the results of replay reviews.
Kennedy is one of the NBA's most tenured officials, with close to three decades of experience.
He's officiated over 1,500+ games and 150+ playoff games in his career as a referee in the NBA.
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