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NBA to play with a new ball next year

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by docgundy, Jun 10, 2006.

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  1. docgundy

    docgundy Member

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    I was told that the NBA is changing balls. Spalding will still be the official company, but the ball won't be leather anymore, and it looks very different from what is used today. It's supposed to be more slick, so more passes may be dropped and we could see more turnovers on street moves.
     
    #1 docgundy, Jun 10, 2006
  2. ClutchCityReturns

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    Then what's the point, exactly? There has to be SOME upside to using the different type.
     
    #2 ClutchCityReturns, Jun 10, 2006
  3. docgundy

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    I have no idea. I'll relay more info. when I find out.
     
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  4. Chuck04

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    Guys with smaller hands can palm the ball easier? Which leads to more dunks?
     
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  5. hooroo

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  6. ClutchCityReturns

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    How is a slicker ball going to help guys with smaller hands?

    :confused:
     
    #6 ClutchCityReturns, Jun 10, 2006
  7. TECH

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    Maybe it's smaller, so there would be less chance of brick laying. :p
     
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  8. m_cable

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    Maybe they're going for the opposite effect. Make it harder to palm the ball.
     
    #8 m_cable, Jun 10, 2006
  9. ClutchCityReturns

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    I'm just responding to the guy that said it'd be easier for guys with smaller hands to dunk.
     
    #9 ClutchCityReturns, Jun 10, 2006
  10. JuLiO-R-

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    Maybe it'll be like the one they used at this years All-Star Game.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. docgundy

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    Yeah Julio, that's a good guess.

    I've been told that the ball is shown in the cover of the 2006 NBA Draft Guide.
     
    #11 docgundy, Jun 10, 2006
  12. m_cable

    m_cable Member

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    And I was just trying to come up with a reason why they'd be changing balls. (Shrugs)
     
    #12 m_cable, Jun 10, 2006
  13. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    As good as synthetic have gotten, I'm not supprised. Leather balls are way to inconsistent from ball to ball. I've two official nba balls and their weight are drastically different.

    Isn't the NBA the only league using a leather ball. Every one else uses a synthetic ball.
     
    #13 rockbox, Jun 11, 2006
  14. durvasa

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    New Design

    Yeah, the ball used at the allstar game looks to be new design.

    According to the article, FG% also may decrease. Why the hell would the NBA even consider this change, if it's going to negatively impact NBA offenses?

    Edit:
    Are Hoops World links not allowed?
     
    #14 durvasa, Jun 11, 2006
  15. Rockets Dynasty

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    Wow just what Yao needs, making it harder to catch post feeds and easier to get stripped by guards.
     
    #15 Rockets Dynasty, Jun 11, 2006
  16. m_cable

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    Nope. "The Rocket Guy" doesn't have such a good reputation around these parts. The next time one of his "insider" reports (ala, the Rockets WILL sign Latrell Spreewell) pans out will probably be the first time.
     
    #16 m_cable, Jun 11, 2006
  17. Rockets Dynasty

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    I've seen some of that guy's articles, absolutely SCARY when you make Vescey, Dupree, Simmons, etc. look like genuises.
     
    #17 Rockets Dynasty, Jun 11, 2006
  18. Kam

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    what about the power dancers?





    :smirk:
     
    #18 Kam, Jun 11, 2006
  19. Omer

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    Hmm, I know HoopsWorld isn't exactly a credible source, thus its blocked. But, decrease in FG%? Unbelievable.
    I want an NBA press release on this sheit ASAP.
     
    #19 Omer, Jun 11, 2006
  20. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    "Rockets Play with New Balls next year"

    That would be good. This team needs to show some more sack! ;)
     
    #20 Deuce, Jun 11, 2006
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