NBA officials get a bad rap and often get more than a deserved earful from players and fans alike. And while they don't really need defending, it's nice every now and again to point out that they are literally the best options to officiate high-speed, high-contact basketball that we have at our disposal. Seriously, try making a public plea to be more supportive to refs at your next dinner party and see how well that goes over in the room.
Perhaps it's better to just silently enjoy the few moments refs appear to have permission to have fun. Like when they are making a theatrical event of announcing the results of a replay review. Few, if any, officials are better at dining out on their seconds of glory than Bill Kennedy. He won't just give you the call. He'll give you the pizzaz.
