NBA All-Star raises the show with the new Led floor from ASB GlassFloor

The debut of the first Led floor installed on a court in the NBA, at this weekend's iconic All-Star game, Start a new way of watching and enjoying basketball. A large dynamic canvas created by ASB GlassFloor of 27 million pixels.

If he already All-Star of the NBA It is one of the most important and spectacular sporting events in the world, this weekend has gone further. The spectacle and the spotlight have not only focused on the annual meeting of basketball stars, but in his new Led track.

He Lucas Oil Stadium from Indianapolis, with capacity for 35.000 people and venue this past weekend of this long-awaited meeting, has offered a competition never seen before on the field, and more specifically on the floor on which these basketball giants play.

Visual effects with dynamic layout and color changes, live replays and video content, real-time match statistics, player tracking animations, interactive games and sponsorships These are some of the possibilities offered by this new Led track created by the German specialist. ASB GlassFloor, upon becoming uon the big screen 756 m2 de 27 million pixels.

The Led panels of this modular court, created by ASB LumiFlex, They are located below a surface of two layers of laminated safety glass and opaque blue, each of 5 mm thickness, that when activated offer effects and content with a resolution up to 4K.

The surface is engraved with ceramic points that provide grip and friction like a maple court would, and with maximum safety for the players.

“We are delighted that our court will be used in the NBA All-Star 2024 – assures Christof Babinsky, director general de ASB GlassFloor-. This is fantastic for us., since it allows us show more interactive applications on the court than in a traditional game and to a broader audience. It's been a long journey to get here. Working with the NBA means our technology has reached the top in the basketball world. Fans can enjoy a game like never before seen”.

One of the priority requirements to give the green light to this dynamic LED track is that it does not interfere with the action of the players., as explained to Forbes the NBA's director of production and live entertainment, Carlton Myers: “while a player shoots a basket, nothing dynamic will be seen on the court. The priority is the safety of the players. After the ball goes in, that's a different story. We can improve those moments”.

This innovative glass court with LEDs from ASB GlassFloor for the NBA is the result of about eight years of evolving technology (more details in Digital AV), and it has already been tested in European competitions, as in the U19 Women's Basketball World Cup which was held last year in Madrid.

During downtime, attendees can enjoy an activation in which two participants compete against each other in a Indianapolis Speedway digital, avoiding virtual obstacles that move along the court.

As explained by ASB GlassFloor, “Imagine a dynamic line of dots that moves during the competition, or players who are 'on fire' and leave a smoking trail on the court. everything is possible. The court excels in entertainment, but also adds value by overlaying player statistics and a phantom replay track in real time during the Kia Skills Challenge”.

Safety as a priority

Another of the indispensable and passed tests of this Led glass track has been the player safety, with the certification for use by international sports organizations basketball, volleyball and handball, and after evaluating their performance in the game based on factors such as absorption, the bounce of the ball, slip and friction resistance.

The court has passed all tests and some players have pointed out that it reduces the usual skin burning when a fall or sliding on the floor occurs compared to the traditional parquet surface..

As the company points out, Two-layer laminated safety glass design, with ceramic points for provide sufficient grip and friction, It is another element that contributes to players feeling good.