Celebrity sighting
In the Portland Airport this morning: Bennett Salvatore, NBA referee. I tried to catch up with him and ask for an autograph, but he got away.
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Comments (6)
Just as well. I think it best if we don't interfere with any NBA people leaving the City.
Posted by Allen | March 3, 2005 9:06 AM
Are you sure that's not Howard Dean?
Posted by pdxprankster | March 3, 2005 9:11 AM
Why is anyone associated with the NBA considered a celebrity?
Posted by Bluehole | March 3, 2005 9:18 AM
Were you going to ask him if he's converted his referee frequent flier miles to personal use and not declared the fair market value on his taxes?
Posted by Anahit | March 3, 2005 12:07 PM
No. A bunch of NBA referees actually were convicted of federal tax evasion in connection with air travel a few years back -- not what you describe but a scam that was a bit more serious. I wouldn't have wanted old No. 15 slapping me with a technical right there in Concourse C.
Posted by Jack Bog | March 3, 2005 12:28 PM
I'm impressed that you recognized him out of uniform. I couldn't do that. NFL guys, yes (more TV face time), but not NBA guys. Of course, I haven't watched the NBA since about '94, so I'd recognize some of the older-school guys. Jess Kersey. Dick Bavetta. Maybe Darrel Garretson.
Posted by teacherrefpoet | March 5, 2005 1:40 PM