So, I wanted to know more about Dee Kantner’s partner. I’ve been hearing a lot about Dee lately. She’s a big name in the basketball world, you know, being one of the first female referees in the NBA and all. Naturally, I got curious about her personal life, especially her partner.
I started digging around the internet. I typed “Dee Kantner partner” into the search bar, hoping to find some solid information. First thing I found out was her partner’s name is Tanya Stine.
The next step was to find out how long they’ve been together. I mean, it’s always interesting to see how relationships last in the public eye. After some more searching, I pieced together that they are married.
I also stumbled upon some old forum discussions. One was titled “Dee Kantner Fired!!!” I didn’t go too deep into that, but it seemed like some drama from back in the day. It got me wondering about the challenges she faced throughout her career.
- Found a post mentioning she joined the NBA’s officiating staff in 1997 with Violet Palmer. That’s pretty cool – they were the first women to officiate regular-season games in major U.S. professional sports!
- Read somewhere that Dee started refereeing way back in 1982, starting with grade school and church leagues. She even did some high school and D-II games in 1983.
- Seems like she moved to Asheville, N.C., in 1984. I wonder what her journey was like, going from those early days to the big leagues.
Putting It All Together
After going through all this information, I felt like I had a better picture of Dee Kantner and her partner, Tanya Stine. It’s amazing to think about the history she made and the challenges she probably overcame. This little research project really gave me a new appreciation for her.
