Safety concerns over NBL court stickers

The Australian Basketball Players' Association (ABPA) has demanded the NBL address the issue after players continually slipped on the sponsor decals in Friday's clash between the Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers.

Former Adelaide and Sydney Kings star import Jerome Randle was watching the game and led a chorus of warnings.

"I'm sure the @NBL care about the players safety, have to find another way to promote sponsors, those decals on the court are dangerous," he tweeted.

"Trust me I know; not good for players making cuts and hard plants in the area. Protect the players, ACL (knee injuries) ain't pretty."

The ABPA raised concerns with the NBL and Adelaide Entertainment Centre management after the season opener and work was done to alleviate the dangers.

But on Saturday they said the danger remained and more action was needed.

"The ABPA is requiring further action be taken to ensure all necessary and appropriate measures are employed to protect our members' safety," a statement read.

"Player safety is the ABPA's highest priority and our members must be provided a safe workplace environment at every game."

The NBL confirmed it is working with the ABPA to assess and address the performance of the decals in Adelaide and other venues.

"The NBL is aware of the concerns raised by the ABPA about the decals and their maintenance and is working closely with all parties including venue management to address the issue," NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said.

"Player safety is paramount and the NBL will take all the necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the decals meet the required FIBA standards."

Digital projection of on-court signage only viewable on television is used in various leagues around the world and has been thrown up as a possible solution.

Adelaide's next home game is against the Breakers on Wednesday.

Australian Associated Press