Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling announces decision to retire as NBA referee, citing knee issues
FILE - NBA referee Lauren Holtkamp in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers, Dec. 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Nick Wass]
The toughest call Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling made as an NBA referee was the last one that she made in her career. That is, the one where she decided to retire. Holtkamp-Sterling, who was just the third female full-time official in NBA history when she was promoted to the staff in 2014, has stepped away from on-court work because of medical reasons. She dealt with knee issues for the last several years and was limited to 15 games last season.
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