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Of course, the biggest thing fans have noticed is the fact that there are no decals or mention of the NBA Finals on the court outside of the padding wrapped around each basket stanchion.

The NBA used to decorate its courts in a major way for the Finals. Why did the league stop using trophy decals, and will they return in 2024?

How Pacers, Thunder trading Paul George led each to the 2025 NBA Finals NBA Finals court controversy, explained: Why league is facing criticism for lack of decals on playing surface ...

The NBA commissioner offered an explanation for why the league did away with on-court decals.

The NBA did not get rid of the court decals to change the look; it was mainly about player safety. The move by the NCAA in 2012.