Damir Javor
Javor officiating at EuroBasket 2017 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 8, 1971 Maribor, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Position | Referee |
| Officiating career | 1997–present |
| Career highlights | |
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Damir Javor (born 8 August 1971) is a Slovenian professional basketball referee.
He began officiating professionally in Slovenia in 1997 and became a licensed international referee with FIBA in 2000.[1] Since 2007, he has also been a regular referee in the EuroLeague.[2]
Refereeing career
Javor began his career in domestic Slovenian competitions before becoming an international referee in 2000.[1] Over the years, he has officiated in major FIBA events including the FIBA Basketball World Cup, EuroBasket, and various Olympic qualifying tournaments.[1]
He joined the EuroLeague officiating crew in 2007,[2] and has been selected for numerous high-stakes matches including playoffs and Final Four games. As of 2025, he remains among the longest-serving and most experienced referees on the international circuit.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Damir Javor FIBA Referee Profile". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b "EuroLeague Referees 2024–25". EuroLeague Basketball. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Top Referees in European Basketball". Basketball Ref Stats. Retrieved 18 May 2025.