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The Trophy Returns: NBA Releases Images of How Finals Courts Will Look in San Antonio, New York
The trophy logo returns to midcourt for the first time since 2009 after fans criticized plain Finals courts.
- The NBA announced Sunday that the Larry Brien Trophy logo will return to midcourt for The Finals, painted directly onto hardwood at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York.
- After years of fan complaints regarding the lack of finals flair, the league revived the classic design after nearly two decades, which differs significantly from the elaborate courts used for the NBA Cup.
- This year's version integrates the trophy logo with team branding, a departure from past seasons when commissioner Adam Silver noted the league avoided decals due to potential court slipperiness.
- Following the Spurs' Western Conference victory over the Thunder on Saturday, The NBA Finals series begins Wednesday in San Antonio, showcasing the return of the trophy logo and finals wordmark.
- ESPN's Shams Charania reported the league's plan earlier this season, fulfilling the wishes of fans who argued that the championship stage requires special aesthetic recognition distinct from regular-season play.
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Santa Maria Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — It is official: the logos of the NBA Finals have returned to the NBA Finals.
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The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York
It’s official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O’Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San
·New York, United States
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Fan-favorite feature returns to MSG court for Finals after years of absence
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Not only do Knicks fans get to celebrate their team’s first NBA Finals appearance since the turn of the century, but basketball fans can also rejoice in the return of a pop…
·New York, United States
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