NBA officials Jim Clark, Luis Grillo, and Jack Nies have announced that they will retire following the 2008-2009 NBA Season. Combined they have officiated 73 seasons in the NBA.

Jim Clark officiated 21 seasons in the NBA. During his career he officiated 1,345 regular season and 96 playoff games, including one Finals game. Jim was also a member of the crew that worked the 2003 NBA All-Star Game, the 1999 Japan Games in Tokyo and the 1996 Mexico Challenge.

Luis Grillo officiated 21 seasons in the NBA. During his career he officiated 1,171 regular season and 41 playoff games. He was a member of the crew that worked the 2003 NBA All-Star Game and the 1993 Legends Game in Utah. Luis was also drafted as a player for the ABA in 1970.

Jack Nies officiated 31 seasons in the NBA. During his career he officiated 2,046 regular season and 150 playoff games, including 10 NBA Finals games. He is one of only six NBA officials who have worked over 2,000 games in their career. Nies was also a member of the crew that officiated the 1997 McDonald's Championship in Paris, the 1995 and 2005 NBA All-Star Games and the NBA Legends game in Seattle in 1987.

"The NBRA and the NBA are losing three great officials," said Lamell McMorris, spokesman for the NBRA. "They have served the basketball community graciously over their careers and we wish them the all the best."

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