Michigan Dave Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 That would be odd if the Heat would've advanced. I don't think it's to commemorate the Spurs' title history. Consider:1. If they're calling attention to their recent title history, they won 2 years ago, while their Finals opponent is the current defending champion. Kinds takes the thrust out of that boast.2. If they're calling attention to their franchise's championship past, they've won 2 NBA titles, while their Finals opponent has won 3. Again, takes the sting out of things if it's a taunt directed at the Pistons.It's probably an idea from NBA Central Command. And I actually like it, even though the trend from a decade ago of jamming as much crap on your floor made me cringe. It's an NBA thing, the Spurs aren't taunting us. They are really working on identification of the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knox Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 The little trophy picture on the upper-right side of the jersey is ugly, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyBrownie13 Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 I think the trophy adds a nice ambiance to the scene, it actually feels like a big game, rather than just an NBA Finals game (interpret that how you will ) when you're replacing an old Carr, you need more than Les Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 This is pretty cool, but the trophy should extend inside the jump circle so that the ball doesn't look so far shifted to the left of the base. But the ball is shifted to the left of the base on the actual trophy. Yeah, I realize that, but the way the trophy is painted on the floor it looks like two seperate objects, not one object witn an off-center top. Seeing it on TV and not just in the thread only reinforced my feelings. Either way I still like the idea. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranium Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 it certainly beats the usual graphic on court marking the finals that they have used for the last 10 or 15 years. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 That would be odd if the Heat would've advanced. I don't think it's to commemorate the Spurs' title history. Consider:1. If they're calling attention to their recent title history, they won 2 years ago, while their Finals opponent is the current defending champion. Kinds takes the thrust out of that boast.2. If they're calling attention to their franchise's championship past, they've won 2 NBA titles, while their Finals opponent has won 3. Again, takes the sting out of things if it's a taunt directed at the Pistons.It's probably an idea from NBA Central Command. And I actually like it, even though the trend from a decade ago of jamming as much crap on your floor made me cringe. Also, with the Heat logo at center court, the "ball" of the logo wouldn't have worked at all. It would have been covered up. Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_cynic Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 it certainly beats the usual graphic on court marking the finals that they have used for the last 10 or 15 years. IMHO I don't know what you're talking about because they've never used something for that long. Utah Jazz Retired Number's#1 - Frank Layden - #7 Pete Maravich - #12 John Stockton - #14 Jeff Hornacek - #35 Darrell Griffith - #53 Mark EatonRetired Number's To Come#00 The Bear (Best Mascot In NBA) - #4 Adrian Dantley - #32 Karl "The Mailman" Malone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranium Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 yea, this would seem to be deal strictly because it is the finals. I expect to see it in detroit. the logo would have appeared even if it was Wizards vs. Dallas is my bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 It'd look better than that cityscrape outline they have at Shea.... You know, for about two months, I thought that was just shoddy sod. They do play in Flushing, so it could be a clever way to hide their field flaws.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Bah the sod looked good from the upper deck. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I think this is a great marketing idea for the NBA. They are really trying to "advertise" the trophy, with the call in radio tv ads and what not. It is one of the more obscure trophys too. The NHL has the Stanley Cup and the NFL has the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and for the most part the general public knows them. But not very many people could tell you what name of the NBA's trophy is. (Larry O'Brien Trophy) Isn't it frustrating as a hockey fan to watch the NBA market "the Larry O'Brien trophy" in the exact fashion that the NHL should be marketing the Stanley Cup?!? Drives me up a wall. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBadshah1 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Honestly, this ticked me off. It sounds desperate. The thing I like about the Stanley Cup, NBA Finals, and World Series is that all they do is just add a little graphic on the playing surface and then a little emblem on the uniform. If you turn it on, it looks like a regular game, but with one big difference, the atmosphere, and you feel it. I love that. This is like "HEY EVERYONE....ITS THE NBA FINALS!!! YOU SHOULD WATCH!!! LOOK ITS FOR A TROPHY, WE EVEN PUT IT AT CENTER COURT, SO ITS AN IMPORTANT GAME!!!" Honestly, it reminded me of the early Super Bowls (such as Super Bowl 3) when they put the Lombardi Trophy at midfield. I can understand back then, since it was still new. Even now the Super Bowl changes the field graphics, but its in a neutral stadium, and its not a distraction. If they wanted to profile the trophy, they shoulda put it along the endlines, where the PLAYOFFS logo usually is. Kinda like the old Finals logos, but without the type, not a huge one at center court. Or at least have the center circle as the ball of the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Small semi-off-topic rant:It's Final, not Finals. While the NBA may have the trademark on NBA Finals, it is grammatically incorrect. There is only one championship series, not two like in the conference finals or four during the quarterfinals. So annoying.Tomato suit on. Continue thread.As to the the court, looks tacky imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I think its pretty nice lookin' "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jWilson4mvp Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I saw a pic of this earlier, but I thought it was just on a practice court or something. Rah rah rah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBadshah1 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 They have it in Detroit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_gold_capone Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Maybe they use Finals instead of Final because of the multiple games Now that we have the one for the thumb, the other hand looks lonely........GO STEELERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Detroit's looks much better because there's no missing piece of the trophy like how in S.A. the trophy doesn't appear inside the actual jump circle. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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