Violet Palmer
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Violet Renice Palmer is an American retired basketball referee in the NBA and WNBA and the first female official to reach the highest competitive tier in any major U.S. professional sports league. She
Palmer in 2009
Knicks–Nuggets brawl
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The Knicks–Nuggets brawl was an on-court altercation at a National Basketball Association game between the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 16,
Violet Palmer
…physically abused. However, Palmer has been officiating without any major gender issues so far. Palmer was one of three NBA referees who officiated the brawl-marred December 16, 2006, game between the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks. The officiating crew, which also consisted of Dick Bavetta and Robbie…
Madison Square Garden, the site of the brawl
Thomas came under scrutiny for his actions before the brawl.