On what date did 2026 Hall of Fame referee Joey Crawford officiate his 2,000th NBA game?

Joey Crawford officiated his 2,000th NBA game on November 11, 2005.

The milestone game was played between the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. Reaching 2,000 regular-season games placed Crawford among a select group of NBA referees with exceptionally long careers.

Crawford began officiating NBA games in 1977 and continued until 2016. He became known for his animated style, frequent technical fouls and extensive postseason experience. His career ultimately included 2,561 regular-season games, 374 playoff games and 50 NBA Finals games.

The 2,000-game milestone is sometimes confused with Crawford’s playoff records. The date refers specifically to his regular-season game total, not his first Finals appearance or his eventual retirement.