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NBA Reevaluates Finals Court Design Following Criticism of Digital Trophy Graphics

Commissioner Adam Silver has signaled potential design changes after fans derided glitchy, low-resolution trophy overlays during Game 2.

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NBA added digital Larry O'Brien Trophy logos to the court at Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
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Overview

  • Fans noticed the absence of any NBA Finals insignia on the Paycom Center court during Game 1 of the 2025 Finals between the Thunder and Pacers.
  • Adam Silver explained that physical Larry O’Brien Trophy decals were removed due to player safety concerns and hinted at a solution before Game 2.
  • In the Game 2 broadcast, ESPN and ABC superimposed digital Larry O’Brien Trophy images that viewers labeled low-resolution, distorted and poorly executed.
  • Midway through Game 2 those digital trophies were swapped out for “NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV” logos in response to ongoing fan complaints.
  • With the series now tied 1-1, Silver has indicated the league will revisit its Finals court graphics to balance fan nostalgia with safety considerations.