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Power Rankings: NBA Arenas

By Luke Dahlgren

Apr 9, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of the Staples Center during a NBA basketball game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of the Staples Center during a NBA basketball game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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#6 – TD Garden – Boston Celtics

The Name: The “Boston Garden” is far better, but in terms of rebrandings to corporate sponsorships, this is tasteful. The logo is subtle, the name is easy to remember and it can still be simple referred to as “The Garden”. Although this isn’t the only “garden” on this list, it still adds a bit of exclusivity. 8/10

The Aesthetics: The major selling point of the TD Garden is the aesthetic experience. The best court design in the NBA belongs to the Celtics, with the iconic parquet floors, the unobtrusive “TD Garden” lettering and the Red Auerbach signature. The views are accessible, and the parade of banners shared by the Celtics and the Boston Bruins gives the arena a sense of history.

The Experience: The Garden is a classic cathedral of basketball, and for many stadiums/arenas that have the ability to bank on their history, they can be more lax when it comes to convenience and comfort. This is not true for the TD Garden, which sports comfortable seating and easy access to parking right off the Charles River.

Overview: The visual experience is enough to inspire any fan to want to visit.

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