Designed by Gareth Roberts of Project in the Paint, the court pays tribute to National Basketball League side Worthing Thunder, who play their home games next to West Park at Worthing Leisure Centre.
The court incorporates abstracted thunderstorm weather elements, as well as references to the coastal location of Worthing - all in the colourway of the Thunder.
All images - Gary Robinson
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"To create a basketball court is one thing, but to see your creation in real life, with the Thunder colours chosen, is great and the court looks so vibrant and inviting." Gareth Roberts, Project in the Paint
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"I love the sport of basketball and I will be coming here more often. I love this new court and I will be here every day, rain or shine." Aaron, 13
"Basketball is my favourite sport. I’ve tried football, tennis and cricket but basketball is a sport that I love the most and this court makes me want to come here and play every day." Indi-Rain, 9
"I love the new court and I love the colours. The backboards are good and this is a great place to play." Zach, 11
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"It’s great to see so many kids taking advantage of this space and play a wonderful sport which is what we at Worthing Thunder get so much enjoyment out of, encouraging kids to play the sport of basketball." Zaire Taylor, Worthing Thunder Head Coach
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"It’s so cool to have a court like this in Worthing. Shout out to Basketball England." Tyler, 16
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