
Jess Kersey is from Newport News, VA where he was born in 1941. Started officiating for the NBA 30 years ago. He has refereed 189 playoff games including 18 NBA Final games. He was also present in 4 NBA All-Stars Games in 1983, 1987, 1994, and 2002. He started as a pro ref in the ABA. Before that he worked 8 years in the Puerto Rico basketball league and 7 years as a basketball and baseball collegiate referee.