Although Ken Mauer is currently banned from refereeing in the NBA because he has not been vaccinated, he has one of the most storied careers in league history.
Looking back on all the games since his debut in 1986, Mauer mentions officiating Michael Jordan’s 1995 ‘comeback’ game as one of his favorite memories.
He also has a difference of opinion with Whitlock about Russell Westbrook and mentions his admiration for the legendary coach who resembles him so much – Pat Riley:
