http://www.nba.com/news/blackbox_060628.html David Stern to open the black box with a secret about the NBA on wednesday. I think it is a new basketball the league will use to play with or a new logo.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Swish15:</div><div class="quote_post">Probably the new basketball. http://www.justbball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55276</div> Yes, you're right. On the cover of my Draft Media Guide it was a funky basketball and I was kind of surprised. Makes sense to me now.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting C.K.:</div><div class="quote_post">Yes, you're right. On the cover of my Draft Media Guide it was a funky basketball and I was kind of surprised. Makes sense to me now.</div> Another way for the NBA to make money.
Yup, before I even saw any of hte posts, when I saw it on NBA.com I knew it was just a new ball. I don't see any reason to use it unless it saves money compared to a leather version.