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Feb 14 2025

NBA All-Star Game 2025

NBA 2025 All-Star Weekend in The San Francisco Bay Area

NBA All-Star Events and Times

This weekend is NBA All-Star Weekend! As it has been, for the last 39 years, Team Horner Sports Flooring will be on-site. 2025 marks the 40^thanniversary of Horner’s involvement in the NBA All-Star game, and the 40^th anniversary of Horner’s ProKing®, portable basketball floor being the chosen court.

For decades, when the main criterion is, “Must Deliver”, the NBA turns to Horner Sports Flooring. Whether the event is domestic or international, Horner has delivered, and the NBA knows Horner will continue to deliver well into the future. As a business, with strong principles and work ethics, the skilled employees and management of Horner Sports Flooring have delivered the finest floors available, for thousands of teams, schools, organizations and others, around the globe.

This weekend’s NBA All-Star events will premier a new format with a mini tournament. Three teams, of eight players, “drafted” by three honorary “GMs”:

Team Kenny:

GM: Kenny Smith

Team Members: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Tyler Herro, Evan Mobley and Jalen Williams.

Team Chuck:

GM: Charles Barkley

Team Members: Nikola Jokic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Alperen Sengun and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Team Shaq:

GM: Shaquille O’Neal

Team Members: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, James Harden and Jaylen Brown.

A fourth team, consisting of NBA “Reising Stars” will be determined by a playoff of their own on Friday, Feb. 14^th. The “GM” for this squad will be WNBA legend Candace Parker

Team Candace:

GM: Candace Parker

Team Members: To-Be-Determined

NBA All-Star Weekend - Where and When

This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area. The main venue is the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors. Additional events will take place at the Warriors’ Oakland facility, Oakland Arena and Moscone Convention Center. Details of the weekend’s events, times, and locations can be found at the NBA website: https://www.nba.com/allstar/2025/schedule

How To Watch the NBA All-Start Games

Key Events:

Ruffles All-Star Celebrity Game, Fri. 14^th, 7:00 PM Eastern, Oakland Arena (TV – ESPN)

Castrol Rising Starts Championship Game, Fri. 14^th, 10:35 PM Eastern, Chase Center (TV – TNT)

KIA Skills Challenge, Sat. 15^th, 8:00 PM Eastern (TV – TNT)

Starry 3-Point Contest, Sat. 15^th, 8:00 PM Eastern (TV – TNT)

AT&T Slam Dunk, Sat. 15^th, 8:00 PM Eastern (TV – TNT)

All-Star Semifinal Game 1, Sun. 16^th, 8:20 PM Eastern, Chase Center (TV – TNT)

All-Star Semifinal Game 2, Sun. 16^th, 9:10 PM Eastern, Chase Center (TV – TNT)

All-Star Championship Game, Sun. 16^th, 10:00 PM Eastern, Chase Center (TV – TNT)

Additional viewing options are here: https://www.nba.com/news/nba-all-star-faq-2025

Jan 24 2025

NBA Paris Games 2025

NBA Paris JAM 2025 Features Horner ProKing®

When the NBA knows the world is watching, they turn to Horner Sports Flooring for the floor they will use. This is the case, for the NBA Paris Games. This event is a mash-up of basketball, celebrities, music, food and fashion. What better place to hold such an event than Paris France? The three day event will feature fan interactive baskeball with the Spurs and Pacers, along with celebrities like french, Formula 1 race driver Esteban Ocon and French judo icon Teddy Riner. Food and music concerts will also take place.

As the NBA continues to promote the game of basketball around the world, it explores new ways to get more fans increasingly involved, and merge basketball culture with local cultures. Few cities in the world express their culture more than Paris, and this year’s NBA Paris Jam will bring Paris culture to the fore.

Horner Sports Flooring is very proud to be an integral part of The NBA’s efforts to bring the game of basketball to the world. Horner provides the NBA with its world-class ProKing portable basketball floor. The NBA has chosen the ProKing for its special events because of its safety and play qualities. But perhaps the most important reason, is ProKing’s durability. The ProKing portable basketball floor has proven it can be shipped anywhere in the world and arrive, ready to play.

San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers to Face Off.

This years NBA teams, participating in the NBA Paris Games, are the Spurs and and the Pacers, two great teams to bring more basketball to the EU and France. The popularity of these NBA showcase games is evident by the sold-out crowds. Paris Jam looks to be yet another sell-out, especially with all the additional events widening the general appeal of the three day event.

Additional Information can be Found Here

https://pr.nba.com/nba-paris-jam-revolut/

https://france.nba.com/en

https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/what-to-do-in-paris/sport-wellness/articles/323198-nba-paris-jam-celebrity-basketball-matches-dj-sets-and-concerts-at-the-accor-arena

Dec 02 2024

Extending the Life of Wood Flooring

Walking the Environmental Talk

Calling yourself an “Ecologically responsible flooring company” and actually living out that claim, are two, totally different things. To be an ecologically responsible flooring company, you need to provide innovative products that protect the environment.

What is Long Life ™ Flooring?

Horner Sports Flooring’s Long Life™ or L2 flooring option is just one product that proves our commitment to the environment. Long Life flooring provides the wear depth of 1 inch thick flooring (33/32”) in a ¾” (25/32”) flooring. So it not only provides an extended life floor, it does so using 25% less wood. This is accomplished by moving the tongue and groove lower in the profile and reducing them in size slightly. This can be done because modern milling techniques allow for more precise cutting and shaping. With more and more lumber mills providing less rough cut lumber over 1 inch, the availability and cost of raw material for 33/23” flooring is increasingly scarce and expensive. But with L2 you don’t’ need to spend up to get all the benefits of 33/32” flooring. The graphic below show how this is possible:

What are the Benefits of Long Life ™ Flooring?

With Long Life ™, you get an additional 3-4 sandings over the life of your floor. Under normal maintenance schedules, this can be 15-20 years, or more, of additional life. These benefits are available on nearly every Horner system that uses 25/32” flooring. That list includes nearly all systems. So if you are looking at replacing an old floor or are flooring a new facility, ask your architect to specify L2 – Long Life ™ wood flooring from Horner Sports Flooring and reap the benefits long into the future. In addition, you will be doing your part to use our natural resources responsibly.

Frequently asked Questions:

Q: Does using a smaller tongue and groove compromise the strength of the floor?
A: No. If Long Life™ flooring is properly installed and the environment maintained, it will perform like a 25/32″ floor with the life of a 33/32” floor.

Q: Are there special nailing requirements or special tools needed to install this flooring?
A: No. Standard methods and materials may be used.

Q: Are there any additional environmental credits available if I install this flooring?
A: None at this time. However, we strongly recommend submitting for a LEED Innovation & Design Process Credit, as this floor embodies the credit’s stated goal to recognize new technologies for their innovative building features and sustainable building techniques, not currently addressed by existing LEED Credits

Q: Can I mix Long Life flooring with standard 25/32” flooring?
A: Long Life ™ flooring cannot be mixed with standard tongue and groove flooring. That means it is not suited for repairs or patching standard wood floors.

If you have any questions about Horner Sports Flooring’s Long Life (TM) flooring option, contact us today.

Oct 04 2024

NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024

Horner Sports Flooring at the Abu Dhabi Games 2024

As in previous seasons, the NBA will hold two preseason games in Abu Dhabi. The games this year will be October 4th and 6th, and will feature the champion Boston Celtics and the 2023 champion, Denver Nuggets. Both games will be played at Etihad Arena on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Again this year, the floor chosen by the NBA is Horner Sports Flooring’s ProKing® portable basketball floor. Year after year the ProKing’s proven track record with NBA special events and its proven ruggedness, needed for inter-continental shipping, has made it the go-to floor for the NBA and multi-use arenas and venues worldwide.

The games can be watched on NBA League Pass

Additional information can be found on the NBA’s website at: https://www.nba.com/news/faq-the-nba-abu-dhabi-games-2024

Sep 26 2024

A Flooring Showdown in the WNBA Playoffs

The Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun

September 29, 2024

As the WNBA playoffs heat up, basketball fans are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming clash between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun on September 29th at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. This matchup isn’t just significant for the teams and their dedicated fans—it also highlights a unique connection between them and their basketball floors. Both teams have built their seasons on floors expertly crafted by Horner Sports Flooring.

A Unique Connection: Horner Flooring and the WNBA

While the teams take center stage, it’s essential to recognize the behind-the-scenes craftsmanship that sets the stage for their performances. Both the Lynx and Sun play on a ProKing® portable basketball floor made by Horner Sports Flooring, a company based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, renowned for its high-quality sports flooring solutions. This partnership ensures that both teams have the best possible playing surface, contributing to optimal performance, player safety and fan satisfaction.

Horner Sports Flooring’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the unique artwork tailored for each team. The vibrant colors and team logos not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the courts but also create an atmosphere that energizes players and fans alike. Whether it’s the Lynx’s distinctive blue and green or the Sun’s bold orange and yellow, the floors are a canvas showcasing team spirit and pride. A floor’s artwork is also the team’s most powerful branding tool, boldly displaying the team’s logo.

The Impact of Quality Flooring

High-quality flooring is crucial in professional sports, particularly in basketball, where agility and precision are key. Horner Flooring utilizes advanced technology and materials to create surfaces that provide optimal traction and cushioning. This means players can perform at their best, making sharp cuts, explosive jumps, and quick pivots knowing the risk of injury has been minimized.

As the Lynx and Sun prepare to battle it out, their players can trust that the court beneath them will support their athletic prowess. The synergy between the players and their flooring plays a significant role in the outcome of the game. Each dribble, pass, and shot will be executed on a surface that’s designed to meet the high demands of professional competition and to meet all the specifications mandated by basketball’s governing bodies.

What to Expect on Game Day

Fans can anticipate a thrilling game filled with intense action, strategic plays, and perhaps a few highlight-reel moments. Both teams will bring their A-game, fueled not only by their competitive spirit but also by the pride of representing their respective brands on a Horner designed floor.

As the countdown to September 29th begins, the anticipation builds—not just for the game itself but for the unique story lines that intertwine the teams, their fans and the basketball courts. The Lynx and Sun will face off in an epic battle of skill and determination, all while competing on a quality floor that plays a vital role in their performance.