New WNBA All-Star basketball court unveiled at Al Polin Park in Indianapolis
D'Angel Perryman, 7, dribbles a basketball during a youth basketball clinic following the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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The new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court is visible on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports and Entertainment, speaks during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Kids shoot basketballs during a youth basketball clinic following the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett speaks during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Richie Smith, the associate director of community engagement for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, leads a group of children in a chant following a youth basketball clinic following the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Artist Kierra Ready waves as she is introduced during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports and Entertainment, speaks during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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City officials and community members cut the ribbon during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Nehemiah Talifarro, 11, dribbles a basketball during a youth basketball clinic following the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Brittany Crone, Interim Director of Indy Parks and Recreation, speaks during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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The new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court is visible on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Mason Williams, 11, (center) dribbles a basketball during a youth basketball clinic following the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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The new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court is visible on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett speaks during the unveiling for a new WNBA All-Star Legacy Court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Al E. Polin Park in Indianapolis.
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