Wilson NBA Official Game Ball, Indoor, Leather, Size: 7, Brown

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Andrei Kirilenko, Russia – 2004 NBA All-Star, MVP of the EuroBasket 2007, 2007 FIBA Europe Player of the Year. The NBA is also the only league that regularly schedules games on Christmas Day. [92] The league has been playing games regularly on the holiday since 1947, [93] though the first Christmas Day games were not televised until 1983–84. [94] Games played on this day have featured some of the best teams and players. [92] [93] [94] Christmas is also notable for NBA on television, as the holiday is when the first NBA games air on network television each season. [93] [94] Games played on this day have been some of the highest-rated games during a particular season. The 2019–20 season was suspended indefinitely on March 11, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. [57] [58] On June 4, 2020, the NBA Board of Governors voted to resume the season in a 22-team format with 8 seeding games per team and a regular playoffs format, with all games played in a " bubble" in Walt Disney World without any fans present. [59] [60] [61] The official NBA ball is a size 7 and is made of leather or synthetic materials. It is designed to meet specific criteria in terms of size, weight, and pressure, and it is tested and approved by the league before it is used in games. The ball is used for all NBA games, including regular season, playoffs, and championship games. Donaghy under investigation for betting on NBA games". ESPN.com. July 20, 2007 . Retrieved December 27, 2022.

Steve Nash and Jason Kidd both complained that the new NBA basketballs caused cuts on their fingers because of the friction. And when the ball was wet, players said it got extremely slippery. ( Source). The ball is also used for international competitions, such as the Olympic Games and the FIBA World Cup. The research suggesting NBA players may perform slightly better with a smaller ball, as we discussed. Even small improvements could add up over the course of a game or season. NBA Introduces New Game Ball". National Basketball Association. June 28, 2006. Archived from the original on March 17, 2012 . Retrieved December 31, 2018.Daly dies at 78; led Pistons to titles, U.S. to gold". ESPN. May 9, 2009 . Retrieved April 9, 2019. Former Tennessee State basketball coach Harold Hunter dies". The City Paper. March 7, 2013. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013 . Retrieved March 30, 2013.

The NBA has used its current official NBA basketball ball size for decades, so there is reluctance and resistance to change what’s worked for so long. During the regular season, each team plays 82 games, 41 each home and away. A team faces opponents in its own division four times a year (16 games). Each team plays six of the teams from the other two divisions in its conference four times (24 games), and the remaining four teams three times (12 games). Finally, each team plays all the teams in the other conference twice apiece (30 games). This asymmetrical structure means the strength of schedule will vary between teams (but not as significantly as the NFL or MLB). Over five seasons, each team will have played 80 games against their division (20 games against each opponent, 10 at home, 10 on the road), 180 games against the rest of their conference (18 games against each opponent, 9 at home, 9 on the road), and 150 games against the other conference (10 games against each team, 5 at home, 5 on the road). Spring, Jay (September 10, 2017). "Every NBA Team's Biggest Conspiracy Or Controversy". thesportster.com. The Sportster . Retrieved October 13, 2019. There have also been some players who have expressed a preference for the old leather balls over the newer synthetic balls, citing differences in feel and grip.

In 1957, rookie center Bill Russell joined the Boston Celtics, which already featured guard Bob Cousy and coach Red Auerbach, and went on to lead the franchise to eleven NBA titles in thirteen seasons. Center Wilt Chamberlain entered the league with the Warriors in 1959 and became a dominant individual star of the 1960s, setting new single-game records in scoring ( 100) and rebounding (55). Russell's rivalry with Chamberlain became one of the greatest rivalries in the history of American team sports. a b "This Date in the NBA: June". National Basketball Association . Retrieved March 4, 2022. June 6, 1946–The National Basketball Association was founded at the Commodore Hotel in New York. Maurice Podoloff was the league's first president, a title later changed to commissioner. The size and weight of an NBA basketball have remained unchanged for many years, ensuring consistency in the game.

NBA Trading Deadline Trades Since 1987". National Basketball Association. Archived from the original on November 9, 2009 . Retrieved January 5, 2012. According to Wilson, NBA or size 7 basketballs have a standard weight of 22 oz. (approximately 623.7 grams). NBA Basketball PSI (Air Pressure) release, Official. "NBA Board of Governors approves competitive format to restart 2019–20 season with 22 teams returning to play". National Basketball Association. Editors of Sports Illustrated (2007). Sports Illustrated: The Basketball Book. Sports Illustrated. ISBN 978-1-933821-19-1. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link)While the effects found in these studies tend to be relatively small, they do suggest that NBA players as a group could see a modest boost in shooting efficiency, passing and ball control from switching to a FIBA-size ball. However, more research is needed to substantiate these findings. It’s important to know about other factors that play some incidence in your gameplay as professionals do. Wondering what the official weight of an NBA basketball is is the right way to begin. So far the official information available places a Size 7 weight at 20 or 22 ounces. Size 6 weighs 18 to 20 ounces. Size 5 should not go over 17 ounces. Size four is set at 14 ounces, and the mini Size 3 should never weight more than 10 ounces. 25 Interesting facts related to the official NBA basketball size: As far as we are aware, there has not been an NBA game in which a non-NBA basketball was used. The NBA has strict rules and regulations regarding the size and specifications of the ball that is used in games, and all teams are required to use the official NBA ball. The potential to make the NBA game slightly “faster” and higher scoring by going to a smaller ball, which some fans and teams may find appealing.

Stein, Marc (October 11, 2011). "NBA cancels first 2 weeks of season". ESPN . Retrieved October 12, 2011. After four seasons with the Miami Heat, LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2014–15 season. He led the team to their second Finals appearance with the help of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in six games, led by the " Splash Brothers" Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Cavaliers and the Warriors faced each other in the Finals a record four consecutive times. In the 2015–16 season, the Warriors finished the season 73–9, the best season record in NBA history. [54] However, the Cavaliers overcame a 3–1 deficit in the Finals to win their first championship that season. [55] In the 2016–17 season, the Warriors recruited free agent Kevin Durant and went on to win the 2017 and 2018 Finals against the Cavaliers. a b "Silver hopes for 'mutual respect' between NBA and China amid questions". South China Morning Post. July 1, 2020 . Retrieved December 2, 2020. N.B.A. Owners and Players Ratify Labor Deal". The New York Times. December 9, 2011. Archived from the original on December 10, 2011 . Retrieved December 8, 2016. The cover material is made with either rubber or synthetic leather (depending on competition), and uses Wilson’s patented “Wave Triple Threat Technology” pattern/texture. Other Basketball Size FAQAll officials wear a whistle that is used to stop play as a result of a foul or a violation on the court. Hand signals are used to indicate the nature of the infraction or to administer the game. The first outdoor game in the modern era of the league was played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on October 11, 2008, between the Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets. [80] The circumference of an NBA basketball size is slightly larger than that of a college basketball, which is 29 inches. Beacham, Greg (June 18, 2010). "Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on August 5, 2011 . Retrieved July 30, 2010. Familiarity – Players, coaches, referees and fans are all accustomed to the current NBA ball size. Making a change could introduce unfamiliarity and take time to adjust. The league prefers consistency.