Old School Fool Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 After seeing this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyyqfHL_QhQI am seriously wondering because it doesn't make much sense other than the fact that they probably didnt have a court ready. (seriously how can you not have a court ready at the time of a change?!)Also checkout the neat Sixers/Knicks throwbacks in the 2nd clip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 They had a new court with the new logo and they started the season with it, then there was something with the ice for the Utah Grizzlies melting and condensation, and it damaged the Jazz new floor. I think it even caused a game to be postponed, the floor was fixed and the new logo was there by the playoffs. 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...
Old School Fool Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 They had a new court with the new logo and they started the season with it, then there was something with the ice for the Utah Grizzlies melting and condensation, and it damaged the Jazz new floor. I think it even caused a game to be postponed, the floor was fixed and the new logo was there by the playoffs.Thanks for the answer. What was the arena crew seriously thinking putting a HOCKEY RINK above the damn court anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 They had a new court with the new logo and they started the season with it, then there was something with the ice for the Utah Grizzlies melting and condensation, and it damaged the Jazz new floor. I think it even caused a game to be postponed, the floor was fixed and the new logo was there by the playoffs.Thanks for the answer. What was the arena crew seriously thinking putting a HOCKEY RINK above the damn court anyways?Unless im COMPLETELY misunderstanding what your saying, you do realize thats a common thing, right? On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bterreson Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 They had a new court with the new logo and they started the season with it, then there was something with the ice for the Utah Grizzlies melting and condensation, and it damaged the Jazz new floor. I think it even caused a game to be postponed, the floor was fixed and the new logo was there by the playoffs.Thanks for the answer. What was the arena crew seriously thinking putting a HOCKEY RINK above the damn court anyways?Unless im COMPLETELY misunderstanding what your saying, you do realize thats a common thing, right? I know what your saying bucfan.. cause I first thought the same thing..he said.. hockey rink above the court.got it? Tumblr. Twitter. Flickr. Facebook. Last.Fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Fool Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 I thought they laid out a flat surface with paint on it, then put ice over the top of it, cooled it at a regular temperature, etc.Why in the blue hell did they not remove the Utah court then? Are folks in Utah really that stupid? (No offense to any Utah people on this board) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 The courts usually go on top of the ice surface with a protective layer of some kind of rubber/plastic stuff in between to keep the ice cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRenesis Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I thought they laid out a flat surface with paint on it, then put ice over the top of it, cooled it at a regular temperature, etc.Why in the blue hell did they not remove the Utah court then? Are folks in Utah really that stupid? (No offense to any Utah people on this board)The arena base is a pad of concrete with refrigeration lines running through it, they spray a layer of water allow that to freeze then paint the lines and logos onto that and then several more layers of ice to finish the rink. Any basketball floor sits on top of the rink with a layer of plywood separating the two. Like previously mentioned, somehow condensation effected the floor and ruined it and they had to revert back to the old court for a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Was that a dual Bucks/Marquette floor at the Bradley Center? Kind of neat.1997 is an interesting transitional year in terms of talent and aesthetics, come to think of it. Early looks at Iverson and Garnett, plus the waning days of the non-garish 76ers and the classic Lakers uniforms.Oh, I see that old Utah court now. Not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhans203 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Actually the old court was there for only part of the season. The court was fixed by February and they played on it throughout the Finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamikel Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 A quick video showing the change from basketball court to hockey rink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whalersjets Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Wow, used to be so colorful back then. Now we get this two tone crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadmanLA Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Was that a dual Bucks/Marquette floor at the Bradley Center? Kind of neat.1997 is an interesting transitional year in terms of talent and aesthetics, come to think of it. Early looks at Iverson and Garnett, plus the waning days of the non-garish 76ers and the classic Lakers uniforms.Oh, I see that old Utah court now. Not a fan.The Bucks and Marquette used the dual court at Bradley from the time it opened (1988) until about 1998 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewbanpimp Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Not only do (most) of those uniforms look great, but the courts themselves look so much different than today's. Only Minnesota's looks the same. Honestly, that was a great time! Too bad there were no shots of the Charlotte Coliseum. Vancouver's, Atlanta's, New Jersey's, etc. look really sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkell007 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 what i dont get is in 96-97 the 76ers was still red white and blue right???.........why in the heck then is the keys painted black????, andbody know why???? they whent to a black primary in 97-98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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