Stern: Oh, my bad

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/435...admits_mistake/Now he says he should've consulted players. Puh-leaze.

 

That was definitely unexpected for me, because I've never really thought Stern would not stand his ground. I agree with the "apology" because the CBA did require he speak and consult with the NBAPA prior to making any definitive decision regarding the new ball, but I didn't expect him to say he would discuss the problems with Spalding and see if they could fix it. But hey, whatever works, at least he is trying to improve the situation.

 

seriously is the new ball that big of a deal? I heard that it benefits the shooters with soft bounces so isn't that good?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nykfan4life @ Dec 6 2006, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>seriously is the new ball that big of a deal? I heard that it benefits the shooters with soft bounces so isn't that good?</div>That's the way I look at it too, but apparently the ball still "bothers" a lot of the players (although there are also numerous players that support the new ball as well). Like they said before, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Well, the new ball has helped the game, so why go back now? The players are using the ball everyday... they'll get used to it eventually, if they aren't already.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>It's obvious that the majority of players aren't fond of the NBA's new ball. Is it also leading to an annoying minor injury?Dirk Nowitzki seems to think so. The Mavs' leading scorer has developed a gash on the top of his left middle finger the size of a paper cut. It's happened twice this season, and his finger was bleeding before Monday night's game against Washington.The only explanation he has is the ball."It's weird," said Nowitzki, who played with the finger bandaged. "I saw it one morning and thought maybe I got a paper cut, but it's happened twice now. I don't know what else it could be. You should see Brad Davis' hands."Davis, a Mavs development assistant, has cuts and calluses on both hands as a result of the countless passes he makes during drills. One assistant said some coaches from other teams have begun using gloves in practice.The ball's harder surface is being blamed for the problems. It also stays dirty longer, according to another assistant, further irritating hand abrasions.It doesn't end there. Play-by-play voice Chuck Cooperstein, Davis' radio partner on ESPN/103.3 FM, claims a cut on his middle finger was caused by spinning the ball on his hand last week.Just don't expect to see Cooperstein on the injury report anytime soon.</div>

 

lol wtf? A cut on his hand from the ball? Well it must be those fibers...[/sarcasm]

 

Seriously...you can get cuts from a composite material ball...I got one on the inside of my index finger as well from playing with balls like the new NBA ball, and it sucks. Can't pass for crap now and shooting is a bit off...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (STAT @ Dec 6 2006, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Seriously...you can get cuts from a composite material ball...I got one on the inside of my index finger as well from playing with balls like the new NBA ball, and it sucks. Can't pass for crap now and shooting is a bit off...</div>I know the type of material now, and it can cut you real bad, does anyone remember in the Finals last year? Whoever knew the surprise would be a ball that disrupts the NBA to this extent. Stern takes his intiatives way to far.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Dec 6 2006, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I know the type of material now, and it can cut you real bad, does anyone remember in the Finals last year? Whoever knew the surprise would be a ball that disrupts the NBA to this extent. Stern takes his intiatives way to far.</div>Crap....I cut my finger open more on the ball now at my practice tonight! Right on my pointer finger-tip on my shooting hand....

 

Stern=stubborn. It took him this long to admit he was wrong? What was the holdup?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMo763 @ Dec 6 2006, 12:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>numerous players that support the new ball as well</div>maybe (probably) they just haven't been getting the publicity but can you point me to where numerous players have supported the new ball?

 

OMG! Someone tonight had a ball hit them in the throat and it slit their jugular and killed them to death!!!OMG!Edit: actually it was their carotid artery but whatever