NBA Finals Court Logos Remain Virtual Amid Mixed Reaction

The NBA Finals court no longer displays the traditional on-court Finals logo, as Commissioner Adam Silver stated the change was made a decade ago due to safety concerns from slippery decals, with current broadcasts overlaying the logo virtually. Fan reactions to the virtual logos have been mixed. The Finals patch, introduced in 1996, now appears on the back of jerseys to accommodate front sponsor logos, a change implemented in 2015. Pacers fans were given the option to add the Finals patch to their jerseys for $20 to commemorate the team’s Finals appearance. These updates illustrate the NBA’s ongoing efforts to balance safety, tradition, branding, and commercialization. There are no immediate indications that physical court decals will return.