The NBA’s new LED court, which was revealed at Lucas Oil Stadium over All-Star weekend, has been acknowledged as a game-changing innovation that would provide spectators with a dynamic and visually spectacular experience. The Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and State Farm All-Star Saturday Night featured a magnificent show on the LED floor. ASB GlassFloor created the computerized court, which can add details such as tracking players’ movements with a trail of stars, showing statistics, and animating critical plays, bringing the viewing experience to a new level.
Carlton Myers, the NBA’s senior vice president and head of live production and entertainment, said the court’s improvements and additions will highlight the game’s amazing moments. And as the surface of the new court has a slight elasticity texture with small dots, it will offer a greater grip and reduce burns from sliding players, unlike the original maple wood. So, the court is not only a visual treat for the fans, it also has some benefits for the athletes. However, not everyone is delighted with the new technology, as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner expressed a lesser sense of enthusiasm about it than others.
Myles Turner expresses his contradicting views about the new court
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Myles Turner, recognized for his defensive skills and shot-blocking abilities, was happy for the fans about this new innovation but had a mixed reaction to the LED court. He said, “I thought it was pretty cool, honestly. It didn’t really bother me, though I feel like I couldn’t play a full 48 minutes like that. But it probably looked great on TV, and that’s dope for the fans.”
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Turner appreciated the court’s aesthetic attractiveness and ability to improve the viewing experience for those watching at home, but he expressed concerns about its practicality for players. He viewed the prospect of playing a whole 48-minute game on the LED court as difficult, implying that the technology may present some obstacles or discomfort.
Despite his doubts, Turner had a cheerful attitude, saying, “I wasn’t mad at it.” His views demonstrate a balanced viewpoint, appreciating the court’s benefits but also noting its limits from a player’s perspective.
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However, even if it may not be very practical for the athletes, the NBA’s new LED court is a dramatic step forward in sports entertainment, providing spectators with a unique and engaging experience. While certain players, like Myles Turner, may have doubts about its practicality, the court’s introduction represents a significant milestone in the league’s dedication to pushing boundaries and improving the game-day experience for fans worldwide.
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