The Minnesota Timberwolves' NBA Cup Court Might Be the Worst Ever Seen
It's NBA Cup Friday, which brings new specialty courts across the league. The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced a neon-green floor for their home matchup against the Jazz — though in truth, it looked far more like a sickly green than the bright neon tone it was meant to be.
From certain angles, the court resembled the color of Hi-C Ecto Cooler. It looked unpleasant both on screens and, by all accounts, in person.
"Really, it's more of a vomit green than a neon green."
Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., the playing surface was a deep, glaring red that drew comparisons to Eastern Washington University's football field known as "The Inferno." The intensity of the color was tough on the eyes and carried an odd resemblance to the glow of a Kenny Rogers Roasters sign.
The NBA Cup aims to boost excitement and visibility during the regular season. While these bold court designs certainly make teams trend, they also distract from the actual basketball. The Minnesota version is a prime example — memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Author’s Summary
The NBA Cup’s court experiments grab attention but sacrifice visual comfort, with Minnesota’s neon green floor standing out as the most garish design so far.