LAS VEGAS -- Richard Jefferson was called for 2,637 fouls in his playing career, along with 45 technicals. He fouled out of 14 games. He even got ejected twice.
He always suspected referees didn't have an easy job.
He's now certain they don't.
Jefferson, who played 17 seasons in the NBA and now works as an analyst for ESPN, was making his officiating debut at summer league on Monday night in Las Vegas. He worked the second quarter of a game between the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers.
"I didn't want to do this,'' Jefferson said.