Trophy decals are returning to NBA Finals courts for the 2026 championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, marking their first appearance since 2009. These giant Larry O’Brien Trophy decals, first introduced in the 2005 Finals, enhance the significance of the Finals stage. The NBA previously removed such decals for player safety and surface consistency but has since decided to reinstate them. The midcourt decals will be painted at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
