Scott Foster
Definition
Scott Foster is an American professional basketball referee for the National Basketball Association (NBA), wearing jersey number 48 and having officiated over 1,800 regular-season games and hundreds of playoff contests since joining the league staff.
Nicknamed 'The Extender' in NBA fan culture, Foster is infamous for refereeing games that dramatically prolong playoff series, often fueling memes and conspiracy theories about game outcomes.
Examples
Lakers fans spotted Scott Foster on the court and immediately stocked up on therapy sessions for the inevitable plot twists.
When Scott Foster refs a close series, bookies rejoice because 'The Extender' turns four games into a seven-game epic.
Scott Foster's whistle has extended more NBA series than bad sequels extend franchises.
In a league of superstars, Scott Foster remains the MVP of unintended drama and overtime marathons.