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Clippers Receive NBA's Inaugural Team Innovation Award

The Clippers won the NBA’s first Team Innovation Award given night at the league's sales and marketing meetings in Miami. The team was recognized for the launch of Clippers CourtVision, a customizable digital experience available to FS Prime Ticket subscribers. NBA President of Team Marketing & Business Operations and Chief Innovation Officer Amy Brooks said this was a "highly competitive award." The Warriors collected a league-high five awards at the meeting, including recognition for selling 10,000-plus season tickets, having a 90% season-ticket renewal rate and three sponsorship awards. The Celtics, Cavaliers, Rockets, Heat and Raptors each won four awards. The Hawks received the NBA Team Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award, while the Kings earned the NBA Team Diversity & Inclusion Innovation Award.

Heat VP/Season Ticket Memberships & Assistant GM Garrick Amos received the Pete Winemiller Guest Experience Innovation Award, while 76ers Manager of Marketing Partnerships Junior Moyo was recognized with the Values of the Game Award.

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