Description: For the 2006-2007, the NBA introduced a new ball design into the league. This was the first change to the ball since 1970, when they switched from a four-panel to the eight-panel construction. This ball is made from a microfiber composite designed to give a better grip and feel than the leather ball. Although the new ball was tested by both Spalding and the NBA and was found to be more consistent than the leather ball, the players didnt like the feel of the new ball. Many complained of a different bounce and the synthetic material cutting their hands. So in the middle of the 2006-2007 season, the NBA recalled the new ball and replaced it with the old leather standard. This is a one of one ball etched with Russ Granik's name (deputy commissioner of the NBA at the time) and given to NBA high level employees only with case, out of Mr. Granik's personal collection. Own a piece of NBA history. Unused ball. Featured in the below Vice article https://www.vice.com/en/article/wnmz79/the-nba-ball-that-everyone-hated-throwback-thursday
Price: 1000 USD
Location: Meriden, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-08-07T19:35:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Spalding
Number of Items in Set: 1
Playing Surface: Indoor
Ball Size Categorization: 7
Ball Type: Ball
Color: Orange
Model: Cross Traxxion
MPN: Does Not Apply
Material: Composite Leather
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Sport/Activity: Basketball
Vintage: Yes
