NBA Introduces Live ‘POV Mode’ at 2026 All-Star Technology Summit
Los Angeles, February 13, 2026 — The NBA unveiled a groundbreaking AI-powered innovation at the 26th annual NBA All-Star Technology Summit held at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, offering fans a revolutionary way to experience live games. Dubbed “POV Mode,” this new technology allows viewers to watch games from the firsthand perspective of NBA players in real time.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joined Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, and popular basketball YouTube creator Jesser onstage to showcase the cutting-edge feature during a live demonstration. The demo featured a playback of the January 29 matchup between the Mavericks and Hornets, with fans able to see the action through the eyes of Flagg and Knueppel as if they were on the court themselves.
Jesser activated “POV Mode,” highlighting the potential for immersive viewership experiences that personalize how fans watch NBA games. Currently utilizing prototype animations for the demonstration, the league plans to eventually replace these visuals with real-time visualizations directly from players’ perspectives.
Both rookies shared their excitement about the technology, noting that experiencing games from a player’s viewpoint helps fans better grasp the rapid speed, spatial positioning, and split-second decision-making that define NBA competition.
The summit emphasized the vast array of perspectives embedded within every NBA game, with emerging AI capabilities poised to unlock these narratives in unprecedented ways. Fans will have greater control over camera angles, commentary styles and languages, advanced statistical overlays, and even customized court designs tailored to their preferences.
Commissioner Silver underscored the NBA’s commitment to innovation at the nexus of sports, media, and technology, stating that enhancements like POV Mode will deepen fan engagement and transform how the game is watched and understood.
The NBA All-Star Technology Summit, now in its 26th year, serves as a platform for showcasing the latest advancements shaping the future of basketball viewing. With the 2026 All-Star festivities underway in Los Angeles, the league continues to lead the way in integrating technology to enrich the fan experience.
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