Referee Eric Lewis Retires Amid Burner Account Investigation
The NBA announced that referee Eric Lewis will retire after 19 seasons in the league. Lewis will no longer be investigated by NBA officials for allegedly maintaining a burner account on Twitter through which he defended himself and NBA officials to fans. “NBA referee Eric Lewis has informed the league office that he is retiring, effective immediately,” the league’s statement reads. “In light of his decision, the NBA’s investigation into social media activity has been closed.” Lewis’ burner account, registered as @CuttliffBlair and since deleted, regularly replied to fans’ comments complaining ...