MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Marc Davis
OFFICIAL #8
| NBA Experience | 28th season |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1967 (Chicago, Ill.) |
| Resides | Chicago, Ill. |
| HS | St. Ignatius Prep. (Chicago, Ill.) |
| College | U.S. Naval Academy |
Marc Davis has officiated 1,626 regular-season games in 27 seasons as an NBA staff official. He has worked 218 playoff games, including 23 NBA Finals games.
Among his other NBA assignments, Davis officiated the NBA All-Star Game in 2014 (New Orleans) and 2020 (Chicago).
In addition to his nearly three decades as an NBA referee, Davis has three years of officiating experience in both the Continental Basketball Association and at the collegiate level.
A Chicago native, Davis was enshrined in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2021. In 2012, he was recognized by the Chicago Public League Coaches Association with induction into the Chicago Public League Hall of Fame.
Davis enjoys playing golf and pickleball.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | The Wire |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Glory |
| Favorite Musician | John Coltrane |
| Favorite Book | Lonesome Dove |
| Favorite Meal | Pancakes |
| Favorite App | Cisco AnyConnect |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Venice |
| Bucket List | Fly a helicopter along the Chicago River |