The NBA will leverage technology to develop methods to train officials, including the use of virtual reality, the league announced Thursday.
VR was part of the NBA’s plan to strengthen its officiating program in which technology will be used to enhance the performance, training, development and recruitment of referees.
The NBA will also use a data-driven game review system to create objective measurement standards for referees and track progress regarding call accuracy and errors per game over multiple seasons.
The announcement came following a six-month review of the officiating program by new president of league operations Byron Spruell, who oversees basketball and referee operations.