"Many fans took to social media during last season's NBA Finals to discuss the absence of pre-game fanfare. Key elements were missing, such as the national anthem presentation and the trophy graphic at center court. The presentation felt oddly low-key, especially considering the incredible series on display that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder edge out the Indiana Pacers in seven games."
"Furthermore, the sheer abundance of advertisements was hard to miss. The lack of graphics for the trophy the teams were competing for, displayed on a bare hardwood floor, stood in stark contrast to the blindingly bright colors of the NBA Cup floors seen during the regular season. As a result, fans were unhappy with the commissioner's choices and expressed their discontent online."
The NBA will repaint the Larry O'Brien trophy at center court and restore the "Finals" script logo on the home team's floor for the upcoming Finals. Fans criticized last season's Finals for missing pregame fanfare, including the national anthem presentation and center-court trophy graphic, and for excessive advertising that left a bare hardwood. The plain court contrasted with vibrant NBA Cup regular-season floors. Social media backlash prompted the league to reconsider after widespread fan discontent. The last large trophy-painted court appeared in 2009. Insider reporting confirmed the return of the painted trophy and Finals script.
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