Uh Oh… Scott Foster Assigned to Officiate NBA Finals Game 7 — Coincidence or Controversy Brewing?…….READ MORE👉
Uh Oh… Scott Foster Assigned to Officiate NBA Finals Game 7 — Coincidence or Controversy Brewing?
As the 2025 NBA Finals reach a dramatic conclusion with Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, the league has made a headline-grabbing announcement: Scott Foster will be among the referees for the deciding game. For many fans, it’s not just a footnote — it’s a red flag.
Foster, a veteran official with over 20 years of experience, is no stranger to high-stakes matchups. In fact, this will mark his 18th NBA Finals appearance, a testament to the league’s trust in his abilities. But among fans and even some players, he carries a notorious nickname: “The Extender.” That label comes from a long-perceived trend that when Foster officiates, playoff series often get stretched to the maximum number of games — fueling conspiracy theories that the NBA leans on him to boost TV ratings and revenue.
Further adding fuel to the fire, Foster’s name was tied — though never officially implicated — to disgraced former ref Tim Donaghy’s gambling scandal, with reports showing over 100 phone calls between them. While the NBA cleared him of any wrongdoing, suspicion has never fully gone away.
Social media erupted as soon as the Game 7 referee assignments were released. Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) were flooded with posts from fans decrying the choice, some calling it “rigged” and others outright accusing the league of meddling.
Still, the NBA stands by Foster, citing his experience and consistency in big moments.
Coincidence or controversy? Game 7 tips off tonight, but for many, the whistle may speak just as loudly as the scoreboard.