Bill Kennedy leaves the 76ers-Magic game in a wheelchair with a leg injury
The Philadelphia 76ers’ road win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night was overshadowed by a scary moment involving one of The most recognizable NBA officials. Veteran referee Bill Kennedy was forced to leave the game in the first quarter after suffering a non-contact leg injury, a scene that silenced the Kia Center crowd.
Kennedy was running down the field after a fast break when he suddenly came to a limping halt. The situation quickly escalated, as the longtime official was unable to put weight on his right leg. In a grim scene, he was attended to by medical staff before being taken off the floor in a wheelchair. 76ers coach Nick Nurse was seen offering support as Kennedy walked out, showing his respect 25-year veteran command across the league.
Here’s another look at where Bill Kennedy appeared to have suffered the injury:
Kennedy came in with a limp after running down the court to follow a fast break, the Magic broadcast team says he was checking his knee before being ejected 😬pic.twitter.com/VmTJb2H5ad https://t.co/OihC3glMm0
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 10, 2026
With Kennedy out, the refereeing crew was reduced to two, James Williams and Michael Smith, for the remainder of the contest.
2026-01-10 02:45:00
