Richard Jefferson referees in Summer League

Jefferson, who played 17 seasons in the NBA and now works as an analyst for ESPN, made his officiating debut at Summer League on Monday night

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Jefferson said he’s certain the experience will make him a better analyst.

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Jefferson said on his Twitter account

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Tremendous amount of knowledge about our game that I’ve learned sitting in classes with the best refs in the world

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I do this because not many people would dare put themselves in this position

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Jefferson said he’s certain the experience will make him a better analyst

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This was not some honorary assignment. The NBA put Jefferson to work to get him ready

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League game between the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers

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