Former Army General Takes Charge at NBA Refs Camp

2008/09/26 12:24:37 @NBA.com: News

Brian Mahoney of the ASSOCIATED PRESS writes, "It's still training camp, not boot camp. But the NBA's referees are reporting to a general and he seems the perfect fit for the officials seeking a strong leader to guide them through the toughest times their profession has ever endured. Ron Johnson, a two-star general who served 32 years in the Army, was hired over the summer as the senior vice president of referee operations. He has just started to meet many of his officials this week during training camp and has made an instant impact."
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