Thu
Dec 21 2006
04:39 pm
By: bizgrrl
Spalding fails to deliver an acceptable "microfiber composite" basketball. A lot of to-do about nothing, but it's something to the players. There were "complaints from players about the way it gripped, performed and even hurt their skin". ... "Shaquille O'Neal compared it to one of those "cheap balls that you buy at the toy store, indoor-outdoor balls" ...
"Stern told The New York Times last week the league should have sought more input from players before introducing the new ball."
Well, duh!
The old leather ball returns Jan 1. Glad that is settled. I guess I can go shopping now.
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The old leather ball returns
The old leather ball returns
I don't think you need "leather balls" to play basket ball.
Rugby, on the other hand....