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- First manufacturer: Spalding
- Made from: Leather, rubber and/or synthetic materials
- Price range: $9.99 - $100.00
- Require regular inflation
- Regulation NBA basketballs have a circumference of 29.5 inchesNBA: Official Store
- Spalding is the official manufacturer of NBA BasketballsNBA: Official Store
- Orange is the most common color for basketballs
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Spherical inflatable balls with a stippled surface basketballs are used to play the sport of basketball. Although the National Basketball Association uses smooth leather balls for professional play, most basketballs used for recreation are made of rubber or synthetic materials.
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History
The inventor of basketball, James Naismith, first used a soccer ball to play the game in 1891. According to the original rules, the ball was not bounced and could only be advanced by throwing to a teammate. Kansas Heritage: History of BasketballSynthetic Balls in the NBA
In 2006, an attempt was made to replace the leather basketball with a ball made of synthetic materials at the professional level. After half a season, the NBA went back to using the original leather balls after receiving negative reviews from players.USA Today: NBA to ditch new ball, return to old (December 11, 2006)-
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Basketballs on Amazon
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Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Height-Adjustable Portable Basketball System with 44-Inch Backboard - $179.99
The Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Adjustable Portable Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch Impact Backboard is perfect for recreational home use. The Lifetime 1221 portable basketball system fea...Amazon
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Reebok Men's RBK Flash Hexalite Basketball Shoe,Carbon/White,11 M US - $69.95
The never-before-seen, spotlight-stealing basketball shoe Synthetic leather/mesh upper Breathable cloth lining Removable polyurethane cushioned sockliner Herringbone rubber sol...Amazon
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Spalding 63249 Official Size NBA Street Basketball - $12.95
Take your game outside and SPALDING has the ball for you. This SPALDING basketball has incredible feel and grip for every skill level.Amazon
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The Basketball Diaries - $12.99
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Basketball Jones - $22.95
E. Lynn Harris has wowed and seduced more than three million readers with the wicked drama and undeniable heart in his novels. Now he’s back with another winner sure to top the bes...Amazon
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