After a long and successful career, Eric Lewis has announced his retirement from NBA refereeing. The news comes after an investigation into some of his social media posts, which concluded that there was no wrongdoing on his part.
Eric Lewis has been a referee in the NBA for over 20 years. During his time in the league, he officiated over 1,000 regular season and playoff games. He was also part of the officiating crew for the 2019 NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors.
The investigation into Eric Lewis’ social media posts began after he posted a tweet that some people found to be offensive. The NBA conducted a thorough investigation and determined that the post was not intended to be offensive and that there was no wrongdoing on his part.
Despite the investigation concluding that there was no wrongdoing, Eric Lewis decided to retire from NBA refereeing. In a statement, he said, “I have decided to retire from NBA refereeing after 20 years of service. I am proud of my accomplishments and I am grateful for the opportunity to have served the NBA and its fans.”
Eric Lewis’ retirement marks the end of an era for NBA refereeing. He was one of the most respected referees in the league and will be remembered for his dedication and commitment to the game.
The NBA wishes Eric Lewis all the best in his retirement and thanks him for his years of service. His legacy as an NBA referee will live on for years to come.
