NBA Unveils Futuristic Glass Court for All-Star Game, and Fans Have Strong Opinions
The NBA unveiled a court design that has never been seen before ahead of the 2024 All-Star Game weekend.
The court will be one giant LED screen, which essentially will mimic a television screen, with the power to change the design and color of the court throughout the game.
In the short video posted by the league on Monday, the court looks like it can change designs and animations to reflect the action on the court. For instance, a line of animated fire could follow a players footsteps.
The contests with planned animations include the skills contest, the three-point contest between Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu and the slam dunk contest. The All-Star Game itself, however, will remain on a wooden court.
The post explained that the court will also show live replays, real-time game stats and interactive games for fans during timeouts. The NBA All-Star weekend begins Friday, Feb. 16.
NBA UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART LED COURT FOR ALL-STAR 2024 EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM
— NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2024
The NBA today unveiled the state-of-the-art full video LED court that will be used for #NBAAllStar 2024 events taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium, which include the #RufflesCelebGame… pic.twitter.com/JzOLmFbgaK
Fans were both amazed and wary of what this futuristic court could entail. Many think it will be difficult to concentrate on the players and action on the court with the distractions appearing on the floor. Take a look at some of the social media reaction.
NBA players when they get dunked on pic.twitter.com/T7gzhu7fFi
— XHabib (@RealXHabib) February 5, 2024
me at the game looking for THE GAME ???? pic.twitter.com/Y9qBurwQyk
— Makisha????⚒️ (@hepiboj) February 5, 2024
NBA players after playing on the court: pic.twitter.com/WlpsBji4C2
— Jokic MVP (@DNVRSportsFan15) February 5, 2024
Every player during the ASG. https://t.co/7y18kYz802 pic.twitter.com/PekBUHVaEO
— Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) February 5, 2024
imagine the emotional damage of the court surrounding you with bricks after you miss your fourth shot in a row https://t.co/yWM7veWN6h
— pete rogers, professional diaper changer (@petemrogers) February 5, 2024
I’ve often said the proper way to watch basketball is similar to staring at oncoming traffic https://t.co/VV5p8zDngC
— SLANDER MAN (@realonlinejack) February 5, 2024
Hot take: this is really cool.
— Talia Goodman (@goodmansport) February 5, 2024
Interested to see how it actually looks in-person/if it has the effect I’d hope to see. https://t.co/7X1vwFlRaS
I have so many questions but man this looks dope https://t.co/SaoarrhDDT
— ThunderChets (@ThunderChats) February 5, 2024
I can't even begin to imagine the possibilities in court design if this ever gets adopted full-time https://t.co/FJqbuY0Q5I
— Chris Creamer | SportsLogos.Net (@sportslogosnet) February 5, 2024