Officiating in the NBA Finals and receiving the coveted White Jacket, which is awarded to referees selected for the championship series, is an honor. Earning that apparel isn’t easy, either.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For NBA players, the prize is the gold trophy. For NBA referees, the prize is the white jacket. And for Tyler Ford and Ben Taylor, the jacket has arrived. Soon, so will the ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For NBA players, the prize is the gold trophy. For NBA referees, the prize is the white jacket. And for Tyler Ford and Ben Taylor, the jacket has arrived.