Court decals cause slips; LED solution costs between $2, 3 million
NBL players slip on sponsor decals; an approved LED court exists but costs $2, 3 million AUD.
Players across the NBL have slipped on sponsor decals throughout the season, raising safety concerns. Perth Wildcats forward Dylan Windler and Brisbane Bullets import Nate Hinton were recent victims of the hazard.
The league says its decals meet international FIBA standards and are consistent with other leagues worldwide. Panathinaikos installed an LED glass floor at its Athens home venue as a solution.
The technology eliminates physical stickers and players praise the safer surface. The drawback is cost; Panathinaikos spent between $2 million and $3 million AUD on its court.
Bayern Munich also has an LED floor but uses it only for domestic games. The NBL sources its decals from Australian company Out There Media.
- $2 million to $3 million AUD
- LED court cost
- Dylan Windler, Nate Hinton
- Affected players
- Out There Media
- Decal supplier
Why it mattersA proven safety solution exists but its high price tag makes it impractical for most clubs, leaving the slipping hazard unresolved.
AustraliaAustralian basketball players continue to face injury risk from court decals while a proven safer alternative remains financially out of reach for NBL venues.
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