NBA says it will install 17-foot tall screens on game courts to serve as digital “stands” filled with 300 remote fans using the Together mode in Microsoft Teams
The basketball organization said it'll install massive 17-foot tall screens on each game court to serve as digital “stands” filled with 300 fans.
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Discussion
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@satyanadella
Satya Nadella
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Excited to partner with the @NBA to reimagine the game experience with Microsoft Teams Together mode. So fans can feel like they're together from the safety of their homes and players experience the energy of cheering fans in the arena. https://www.microsoft.com/...
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@campuscodi
Catalin Cimpanu
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This is creepy as hell. I think Microsoft needs to reconsider this particular product placement idea. https://twitter.com/...
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@microsoft
@microsoft
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Reimagining how @NBA fans and teams experience the game of basketball with Together mode in @MicrosoftTeams. A thread.⬇️
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@danholme
Dan Holme
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Super excited about our plans with the @NBA. I know the fans mean a lot to the athletes, so it's great to bring them TOGETHER with @MicrosoftTeams https://www.theverge.com/...
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@katepurchase
Kate Purchase
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Love this - tech finding ways to see around corners and create new experiences for fans in these weird times https://twitter.com/...
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@bakingsteele
Aaron Steele
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I can finally share that I've been working with the team on the back side of this. :) I am so happy to see this coming to the public. https://twitter.com/...
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@xecretcode
@xecretcode
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Very creative. Innovators in live sports & music are working overtime to find safe solutions. 😁👍 https://twitter.com/...
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@atx
Dean Kakridas
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Clever. No wonder which NBA owner(s) pushed this idea! https://twitter.com/...
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@martinsfp
Martin Sfp Bryant
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This might work, or the slight delay in response might disorientate the players. https://twitter.com/...
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@jeffteper
Jeff Teper
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Thrilled the NBA is using #MicrosoftTeams Together mode to bring basketball fans courtside! Be together, even when we're apart - now with @KingJames @kawhileonard and the rest of amazing NBA athletes. https://www.theverge.com/...
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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the NBA is using Microsoft Teams' new Together Mode to put basketball fans courtside in a virtual experience during games. Fans will appear side by side on giant TV screens next to players for live games. This is really innovative and wild! Details here: https://www.theverge.com/…