Key Points:
Historical shift from concrete/asphalt to wooden floors in the 20th century.
Role of the 1960s-70s basketball boom in driving demand for shock-absorbent surfaces.
Introduction of engineered wood systems (e.g., floating subfloors) in the 1980s.
Modern innovations: laser-cut patterns, eco-friendly adhesives, and modular designs.
Case study: How the NBA’s adoption of FIBA-certified floors standardized performance metrics.
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