AI Could Help NBA Referees?

Yes, the way it sounds. Last week (Jan 28, 2023) during a very close and entertaining Basketball game between the Boston Celtics & The Los Angeles Lakers, a miss-call by the referees dictated the outcome of such a great game.

Twitter is going crazy with this as it was one of the most televised NBA game between the two rivals with the most championships in the NBA. Here is the replay of this crucial play:

Is The NBA Ready to Integrate AI to Improve NBA Calls Accuracy?

It is not a mystery that AI is taking over, why not use it for something positive. I understand that the NBA do not want to slow down the flow of the game, but AI could help with this type of calls in a Fast/Reliable manner. This is just and idea as this keeps happening to many teams.

Here are some responses on twitter about this situation

And the the actual referees apologizing:

Is it time for a change?

I do want to see the game become more fair and let the best team win. If you are a fan regardless of your team, let me know what you think in the comments.