The Hawks will debut a state-of-the art 3-D projection system for the regular-season opener on Nov. 1. The system will allow the entire court to be used as a video screen. The team will use the system for player introductions and halftime performances.
The system is similar to the one used by the Cavaliers. Here is how the system was used when the Cavaliers honored Zydrunas Ilgauskas last season.
“Adding the 3D projection technology to our game presentation will make the experience so much richer and visually attractive for our fans,” Hawks CEO Steve Koonin said in a statement. “Our player introductions before the game will be second to none and fans will want to arrive early so they don’t miss out.”
The sound system and video boards inside the arena are also being upgraded. The video panels on the center-hung scoreboard are being replaced with high-definition displays.
Due to the upgrades, there will be no center-hung scoreboard for the Hawks’ two remaining exhibition games – Saturday versus the Pistons and Monday versus the Hornets. Game information will be displayed on the two end zone scoreboards.
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