The "Finals" logo ceased to become a court feature in 2014, with the league citing player safety due to the slipperiness of the decals. It has since made some cameos, appearing in a small form on the Cleveland Cavaliers' court in 2017 and as the featured logo on the COVID-19 bubble court of the 2020 NBA Finals.

It seems that NBA commissioner Adam Silver is often talking about things from the league’s past that people miss and whether they will come back. Lately, many fans have demanded that the courts during NBA Finals games showcase the Larry O’Brien Trophy,

The NBA will consider returning Larry O'Brien Trophy decals to the court for the 2026 NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver told reporters on Friday.