Marc Davis remembers the last time Chicago hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 1988. At the time, Davis, a graduate of St. Ignatius HighSchool, was 21.
He remembers wanting to go so badly. Alas, he couldn’t get a ticket, so he watched the game from home.
But that won’t be the case for Davis this year as he’ll be one of the three officials to work the game Sunday at the United Center.
This isn’t Davis’ first time working an All-Star Game. The veteran referee, who has officiated more than 1,300 games over 22 seasons, was on the court for the 2014 event in New Orleans.