All-Star action is nearly underway in the NBA, and it’s going to feature all of the flashing lights. Quite literally.
For All-Star weekend in Indianapolis — which begins Feb. 16 — the NBA will use a lit-up LED floor that’s sure to create some excellent moments during one of the league’s marquee events.
The league promised the court will be used to show live replays, provide location-based player tracking and use immersive animations during events, among other things.
Here’s a quick look at that.
NBA UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART LED COURT FOR ALL-STAR 2024 EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM
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
— NBA (@NBA) February 5, 2024
This isn’t the first time an LED court has been implemented during a sporting event.
FIBA used the ASB GlassFloor-made floor during the U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2023. The concept drew a lot of positive feedback, so it only makes sense to re-use it again in the NBA.
This isn’t something new to the NBA’s thought process, either. Carlton Myers, the NBA head of live production and entertainment, told Forbes on Monday the league…
