People I (Mostly) Admire

48. Marc Davis Can’t Stop Watching Basketball — But He Doesn’t Care Who Wins

Oct 23, 2021

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Do You Make a Mistake?

01:37

How to Develop a Professional Pilot in the Air Force

02:42

Ambu Referees - Are They Concerned About Accuracy or What You Look Like?

03:33

Introduction

2min

Did You Ever Think About Refereeing?

2min

How Much Did You Pay for That First Grammar School Game?

2min

Mba Officiating

3min

How Did You End Up at the Naval Academy?

2min

How Many Referees Are in the NBA?

2min

The Greatest Gift Ever

3min

Ambu Referees - Are They Concerned About Accuracy or What You Look Like?

4min

People I Most Admire

2min

10.

The Most Is a Word of Endearment

2min

11.

Mark Davis - The Poster Child for Choosing the Right Career

2min

12.

How to Develop a Professional Pilot in the Air Force

3min

13.

How Do You Judge Plays the Way They've Been Judged?

2min

14.

Is the Nba Judging the Accuracy?

2min

15.

Do They Tell You What Your Primary Responsibilities Are?

2min

16.

Do You Make a Mistake?

2min

17.

The Difference Between Officiating and Teaching

3min

18.

Black Lives Matter - It's Not Right Verses Left

6min

19.

Do You Have a Relationship With Your Referee?

4min

20.

The Hidden Side of Everything

2min

His childhood dream of playing in the N.B.A. led him to a career as a referee. Marc is one of the league’s top performers after over 20 seasons, but he still reviews every single one of his calls. He talks with Steve about being scrutinized by players, fans, and management; how much work — and data — go into being fair; and why he talks about race with his colleagues and his kids.