The NBA Basketball that EVERY Player HATED!

[@Decetop]

No offense but how does a 5-8% difference in bounce height get past any level of testing? That's pretty huge if you consider that dribbling is an automatic motion that players have ingrained since childhood.

[@gagida1829]

thank you for your comment

[@bantes62]

@High Overlord Snarffie Beagle a lot of shit is made in china because its cheaper to pay them to make it. Just because its from china does not inherently mean poor quality. China just get a bad rep because they make affordable products for the world. People in highly developed countries dont need their cheaper products necessarily because their cheaper products are meant to be affordable for most of the world. Not just for the rich

[@ExtremelyToxic]

Yeah that's a HUGE difference. Especially on more precise dribbles I imagine the ball would be lost alot

[@skankhunt-oq6yn]

They control all the variables ensuring both balls are dropped at the same height pressure angle etc. Then they measure the bounce of each ball over several trials. Dozens, hundreds, maybe even thousands. Then come up with the conclusion that on average based on the data garnered one ball bounces higher than the other one by X%. Finding x is an easy statistical formula that can be achieved through simple brain storming and calculating

[@ExtremelyToxic]

@@skankhunt-oq6yn which means the NBA... A.) Did this and then lied about the results. B.) Tested it, but got bad results that ended in a wash. Or C.) They put an untested ball on the biggest basketball stage.

[@TheHuskyK9]

You gotta admit, Mark Cuban is one helluva owner. Dude not only backed up his players, but he also spent his own money to conduct personal research on the ball to protect his players. You don't hear about many owners going through great lengths with their players like that. Most just want more money

[@aksa706]

You don't hear. Doesn't mean they don't do good stuff. Media manipulation 101

[@familyguyfan8899]

I’m not a fan of Mark Cuban but yes he did the right thing and conducted research on the synthetic ball and the leather ball

[@havoc1972]

Alex If you own an NBA team then you're a billionaire or very close to it.

[@flyboy2099]

TheHuskyK9 mark Cuban doesn't need anymore money and he knows it 😂

[@Zach-qo7mz]

TheHuskyK9 true but he's insanely rich and that's a tiny dent

[@SirDraga]

If it ain't broke don't fix it

[@settrender]

SirDraga #Lavarball

[@notacat7127]

SirDraga stay in yo lane!

[@Pernection]

SirDraga if it's not broke, don't break it

[@davidsims919]

SirDraga They didn't say that about Gordon Hayward's leg-

[@orion5456]

Completely True

[@johnruzellsiaton616]

I thought it was lonzo ball

[@WilsonsKennel]

John Ruzell Siaton its Lavar

[@mrsplashman8308]

People hate lonzo for no reason

[@crashoutt.j]

Mr Splashman he's ass

[@crashoutt.j]

Mr Splashman too overrated

[@younggoat9518]

Swayyn that’s why u hate him pure ignorance

[@byeMutey]

what's next backboards made of air?

[@Sudszu]

x Mute 😂

[@FaithfulFumoFan23]

A square rim?

[@BiggsWaGwan]

@@FaithfulFumoFan23 yeah that would work....

[@BiggsWaGwan]

70-80% from 3 would be possible

[@greenmonster7291]

x Mute courts made of cement

[@realtay9446]

A basketball that makes people finger bleed... What the hell is that material made of, pinecones?😅🏀

[@subtotheegg542]

Ninja Nelson Drugs... a lot of drugs

[@romiarkan450]

Ball felt like sandpaper when you spin it in your hands

[@Mr_pai_pai]

Legos and this ball are both made of synthetics.

[@richcorrea-lampasona7288]

Naw my hands crack all the time from ball

[@thefury4424]

Don’t knock the thumbtack ball till you try it

[@Antonio25668]

I didn't like that ball either, bad decision by David Stern.

[@cloud6927]

the worst thing is that my school still has that ball and the teacher chooses it every damn time FUCC

[@homiefromfl]

$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@lebronfan4736]

I was going into the 8th grade when this came out. My parents weren't about to spend a hundred dollars on this ball for me. I got a LeBron James "Jersey" basketball instead. I got a small version of this ball at Valley Fair that year though. My uncle bought the real version and I remember it felt slippery and heavy when it got wet. Like a sponge

[@Chosen1_EJB]

Antonio Wilson yeah

[@Nohoxe]

I think the biggest thing was that the players were disrespected. They should have been consulted before plans even started, instead they were treated like cattle.

[@Chilax]

Brendon Espinoza that ball was horrible though i played with one

[@dk1245]

Brendon Espinoza they are getting paid millions to be cattle.

[@Bama-ou4nk]

Hey that’s some great cattle getting paid 20 million a year to play a game

[@s_ame1135]

​@@dk1245 ​ That's a bullshit argument. Pro athletes are not merely an employee, they're investments. A multi-million investment at that.

[@extremeking425]

@@dk1245 doesn’t mean you don’t consult with them you fucking bum

[@nachothemacho0389]

4:14 “The new paper like jersey.” Hey don’t talk about paper like that.

[@Decetop]

Although I have to give respect to Spalding for owning up to their mistake.

[@cloud6927]

i mean how could they not if they`re name was on the ball

[@mindelo23]

I tried out for the D league in 2008(Colorado 14ers) and in training camp we played with this ball. I hated it. It was too slippery and while shooting it slipped on my fingers and making my shot go way off. I hated it with a passion.

[@davekirst7511]

mindelo23 lying coward you didn't try out for shit

[@archdukefranzferdinand567]

@@davekirst7511 he never said he made it

[@toogie3xl]

@@davekirst7511 wow you're a dick head🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂

[@shrekman3139]

@@davekirst7511 who gave you any right to make a comment cousin

[@gr1mington952]

No mention of the fact these balls and jerseys were/are cheaper to manufacture, thus increasing the profits for the manufacturers (and likely decreasing the costs for the league). It's all about the money, it has nothing to do with creating a 'better product'.

[@rivahkillah]

All about creating a *NEW* product to sell. Even if they weren't cheaper, it's a way to get people to buy a product to replace another when there really is no need. Same reason why they constantly come out with newly designed jersey.

[@carryeveryday910]

God yall be reaching lmfaooo.

[@Astrothunder_]

J Cole Nah, they're right on the money with this one. The only where are you you see the NBA willing to do something new is when it helps make them a little extra cash

[@rivahkillah]

Notice how they say that they had a shortage of the leather needed for the old ball, but as soon as they needed to go back to it they miraculously had enough.

[@Anthony-xc1nr]

John Wick So, the largest sports league in the world is somehow so short on money, that they have to replace, literally, the MOST IMPORTANT part of their sport. Mhm

[@helloitisme1860]

When I heard the “Bryant for the win” in the intro I almost cried

[@Julianhihi]

Hello It is me yea it’s sad rip Kobe

[@nolenhathcock4115]

RIP KOBE BRYANT YOU ARE THE GOAT

[@subtotheegg542]

Hello It is me shut up Not being rude to Kobe at all so don’t think I am making fun of him

[@Julianhihi]

SUB TO THE EGG just did can u post

[@kodakowalchuk3330]

boo hoo let me play you a sad song on the worlds smallest violin

[@NW_flex]

I owned one of these basketballs. I practiced with it everyday. The bounce was just ever so slightly short, nothing too noticeable, but that 5% less bounce I would definitely agree with that. I never had an issue with any cuts or grip or anything, but I wasn't playing 82 games a year and practicing 100+ times a year professionally, so it makes sense that the pros would run into these problems. They should have tested it during the preseason or summer league or something to put the ball through game-like situations. I remember vince carter banking in quite a few Three-pointers and a lot of weird shots making it in with this basketball.

[@ironjerm]

4:14 Draymond look like he was in a Dragon Ball battle

[@diegoperalta775]

That ball didnt work because*free dawkins *it takes away your grip

[@mattwuhu203]

Diego Peralta come get your ball hog gloves right now

[@kyrieirvgoat2148]

Diego Peralta “feel like it’s gonna make... a big difference”

[@greatestever8825]

Ball hog gloves 😂😂😂

[@jermainemcclain2818]

Lol when u get a KZbin page coach godwin

[@gunkfunkulousmunktrunkulou4343]

"If you make one mistake, then it's a turnover"

[@benjiklien1950]

Kobe Bryant dropped 81 with that ball if it was a better ball he wouldve dropped 101 points

[@benjiklien1950]

@@heirjames kobe in his prime in this day and age would drop 101 points

[@amirabans1127]

Benji_Klien that was the season before they changed it

[@bohelsel6986]

Rip

[@benjiklien1950]

@Chase Jordan ya truly understimate this mans prime and legacy

[@fendertremolo9793]

Stop writing "dropped" there's other words.

[@Jam2tech]

I remember that ball, I hated the design but at least the NBA actually tries new stuff unlike that other league

[@zero98ify]

Cokebyparis the NBA doesn’t really try new stuff. I mean the only two major changes that have happened in nba history was the addition of the 3 point line and new shoes. Other than that, everything stayed basically the same because they have no real need to add or edit anything else because of the overall simplicity of the sport. The NFL and NHL has much more significant changes happening to their gear all the time due to safety improvements.

[@pimparoojr.7524]

zero98ify As far as rules goes the NBA changes every summer, but I agree the kit almost never changes. Most recent big change was shooting sleeves, elbow pads, and those weird leggings

[@jon-kg9dk]

What other league are you referring to

[@0piumaeternum]

iComment Euro League

[@gnsfreaky3251]

zero98ify and new player they should have kept the first NBA players...

[@ArmandoKozomara]

I remember playing with this ball. It does feel much different but honestly it wasnt bad. It felt lighter. I think this is what kobe was talking about when he said players just dont know how to shoot if they are complaining about this ball. And the only issue for him was handling the ball with this new basketball

[@sleuth2077]

Armando Kozomara Well handles are a pretty big deal and Ray Allen is one of the greatest shooters in the history of the nba, so i trust his opinion.

[@JackTheripper911]

Armando Kozomara I'll take the opinions of pro athletes over a nobody on youtube

[@jareddonaldson8222]

no surprise that a ball hog would like a ball that sticks to his hands 😂

[@ArmandoKozomara]

sleuth 2077 this is Kobe's opinion

[@ArmandoKozomara]

sleuth 2077 well obviously some (retired) players liked it too since they tested it

[@Eralen00]

You can't just go changing balls willy nilly ... Not going over it with the players first was the biggest mistake. If you can't source enough good leather to make the old style balls, they probably need to switch it to synthetic materials at SOME point. But you GOTTA consult the players and probably do a lot of testing and trial and error and let them adjust before you just introduce a new ball that's the most fundamental part of the sport ...

[@MrCorgitalks]

I remember buying this official game ball in 2007 and still have it. A really cool ball, but leather has to be the go-to for the league.

[@erics.czernecki7333]

On a humorous note, the infamy of the ball was so much even then that, during the games they reintroduced the old balls, the Washington Wizards actually held a pregame ceremony to "re-welcome" the old balls.

[@bencrompton27]

Who else said Melo when he asked the ball that everyone hated

[@cooperjames882]

Ben Crompton dammmnn you a big hater

[@dinnwix]

Gelo*

[@gilby4495]

Bro everyone hates gelo people like melo the most

[@swuiv6355]

*zo

[@mrsplashman8308]

SkyHighTube what did lonzo do? Exist?

[@LiiftYourself]

Kobe scored 81 points with this ball

[@kylerbeene6133]

*_Young Gazelle_* yeah people stop complainingKobe knows what’s up

[@BigBangTheory92]

*_Young Gazelle_* no he didn’t they changed the ball midway through the season

[@willsantos3781]

*_Young Gazelle_* they changed the ball that game ever happened

[@deonkosh31]

😂

[@hiimjames1643]

That boy a damn legend!

[@superjaguar9414]

Thought it was lavar Ball

[@robertharris985]

ChinkaHinka e

[@presleythomas9959]

I thought this comment was stolen

[@GuhbsBeats]

Oh yea yea follower stealing comments for attention ? Makes sense.

[@kylein9869]

W

[@8urvett]

I actually got a chance to play with that ball before without realizing it was the new kind. It did feel cheap with less grip. Any debris on the court it would sort of stick to it. Shooting the ball felt a bit heavy and it bounced pretty low like if it needed more air.

[@jasilhill4998]

Do nba Nike jerseys next

[@kvzxqi]

They need to do the same with the nike jerseys

[@Sudszu]

King Croix lol get these things out of here

[@anthoniy5604]

Ikr

[@kylein9869]

I can't stand the Nike jerseys. Too bland

[@JSWang-ii8kd]

they should at least letting Rasheed Wallace tried that ball first, to tell whether the new ball is as honest as old ones.

[@jakemahuika9706]

0:17- 0:21 is where i live

[@bruhfist2904]

Jake Mahuika im coming for you

[@carmencordoba8796]

Bruh Fist Lol

[@hunterjenkins11]

You live in that turning thing?

[@jakemahuika9706]

Hunter Jenkins i live in oamaru nz but thats the one in my town

[@ImCWally]

Congrats...

[@paligula.]

When they changed it back the nba players complained even more (steve nash), saying that they have already gotten used to it

[@tehokowhitu00]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nbaofficialmicrofibercompo139]

Thanks for incorporating a clip of my vid!!! Loved the video!!!

[@spartanDJChalo]

I remember this ball and I was considering buying one at the time because I like the unique two piece wrap around design, but after watching this video I’m glad I didn’t. I think they were borderline $90+ when I saw them in Vegas that year too 🤣

[@charleslucas1784]

I remember that ball. I like the design, but I remember a lot of players, especially Shaq were complaining about it.

[@Randomname315]

The jersey change ain’t that bad the ball affects your game more

[@Redforsberg]

Shaq: "I look for shooting percentages to be way down" Bruh your shooting percentage is already down

[@AlohaAv]

Shaq has the highest fg percentage lol

[@jackspicey7608]

@@AlohaAv In the Post yeah he's Beast but his Mid Range and beyond are trash

[@LamTran-kp8sl]

Dont change anything i think it is ok

[@gnsfreaky3251]

Lam Tran your not the one getting your hand cut...

[@cosmicaurax2150]

OH SNAP!! GET OWNED!!!

[@Savage-ck3rr]

Exactly no one cares what you think

[@realscrhuff3559]

dexter Mcnamara damn can we all chill on this man? Thanks.

[@scopemaverick8733]

I have always wanted to try this ball. As much as the players hated it, I always loved the way the ball looked. They should have tried keeping the design, but just returning it to the traditional leather material.

[@josh-uj1gw]

dangerous ball

[@him8792]

Just saw an interview where Gilbert Arena spoke highly of this ball

[@hoverboard6773]

No one: Not a single soul Everyone: *R. I. P KOBE BRYANT*

[@BBCTHUG]

oMg rIp kObE bRyAnT 😥😥😔😔😔 i nEW HiM sInCe hIs rOoKiE sEaSOn aNd i aM tHe BigGeSt fAn oF hiM... ❤️💜🖤🧡💛🤍🤎💚💙💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

This must be up there with those NBA jerseys that were T-Shirts...

[@neilcesar09]

I mean, the design looks good tho.

[@luce.3560]

no not at all

[@louivillehammer4346]

It was a nice design but it was put together terribly

[@jettheinrich19]

Yeah they should make basketballs look like this from now on

[@justanotherguy6255]

Neil Cesar Estopa I prefer more traditional look

[@N8veJay]

Was good, but I prefer it stays original in our lifetime

[@Dan-1031]

It’s true for all sports that use leather balls, synthetic is for kids and people to hang around. If you play QB you know the difference between a synthetic ball and a leather ball, it’s night and day. I don’t know why they thought it was a good idea

[@3scrubsplay642]

Dude I love half of the leauge said the ball was rigged

[@ikerduran_1037]

It was revealed the players made stuff up just to bring the og one back because that’s they were used to

[@mohammedabudullah8247]

shaq was like I cant FT because of the ball

[@user-ns9fc]

Mohammed Abudullah lmao

[@futuregohan4837]

How Can You If The Ball Looked Like That

[@Geep1778]

There’s nothing like shooting around w a nice leather ball that’s been broken in over multiple years. It just feels like you can’t miss and automatically aligns up in your finger tips for the perfect rotation. There could be 10 balls at the park and only 1 of them becomes game ball for a reason

[@Prodbyli]

Whos here after the NBA dropped Spalding???

[@tryh_donkeydreadheaded4021]

For real

[@saulsilver655]

They going back to wilson right?

[@s_ame1135]

What? why

[@TheRealFC]

Did they? Is it going to end up like this situation?

[@funkydpalomares2238]

Just delicious. It’s amazing to hear stories where people try to let their mark on the story by changing something that didn’t need to be changed failed.

[@johnnykilroy3737]

The REAL reason why LeBron was swept in the finals by the spurs

[@astorbergonzoni]

lol how so?

[@deangelocarter9180]

Are you stupid?

[@justinjohnson3058]

The finals arent until june dumbass

[@justinjohnson3058]

Emman Villena youre not even right

[@ippomansukizaki8553]

That ball only last for a couple of months and not been used in the 2007 finals..idiot

[@ببالعفتغغفتبيس]

Usually I hate intros but this one was 👌🏻

[@mastershitclub4726]

2006 champs. R.I.P

[@TheGamingJuicy]

Every few years, there is a new regulation volleyball. It went from your average volleyball to the molten 5000 to the v200 and now this year its changing to the mva v200w.

[@mordecai3636]

it is kinda great by the way

[@lanceyrenzo932]

While I never played with that ball in high school etc, I definitely remember Game Balls taking on that same texture and I hated it cause they had less bounce to them

[@jeremyfermin9608]

Where can I get this ball I wanna try it out

[@doesanyonehavegum327]

I remember when these balls were in NBA Live 07 and I always wondered what happened to them.

[@letsgettoSubscriberswith-ku1fy]

Damn I was waiting for Lavar Ball

[@unremarkable3913]

The 06 ball was the first thing I thought of when the jerseys rolled out. Why the NBA does not test things in the G league first is beyond me.

[@bobbypruitt964]

They should have kept the design though

[@CMK88-410]

Bobby Pruitt exactly

[@gavinfletcher794]

Nah bro

[@hannahklein7254]

True.

[@kobebeef415]

that was ugly

[@Junkyguitar]

Nah

[@hawk1093]

As soon as this ball came out I went and bought one... I had the same thoughts, it was TERRIBLE. First time shooting around with it and my hands were tore up, felt like the thing was wrapped in sand paper. Went back to my old Nike leather in about 10 minutes.

[@finnsanity9438]

When ball Isin't life

[@NatronFatumallafalla]

I remember for Christmas when I was a kid i got the 'Infusion Ball...the one with a built in pump...it was tight but it got stolen the first time I took jt to the gym

[@ace6674]

Awww I came thinking it was gelo but this is fine

[@bgrady24]

I’ll never forget that game winner Vince Carter has with this ball. It bounced so unnaturally on the rim and rolled in.

[@premiumtrashgameplay4830]

R.I.P David Stern.

[@WHATSAHANDLEIDKIDK]

You misspelt Kobe Bryant

[@premiumtrashgameplay4830]

R.I.P. Kobe too

[@Blkvox]

We had these in our rec leagues growing up. Buddy on another team had to wear gloves cause he was allergic to the synthetic material.

[@agoat9942]

Did anyone watch the Dexton crutchfeild video

[@mrmacross]

A lot has been said about the material the ball was made of, but I've seen little printed about the weird continuous black seam.

[@ELIJAH-ro8hs]

Now that kind of intro is what i wanted!! Im gonna sub now

[@russelcurry5100]

NIKE jersey, NIKE shoe, NIKE ball, NIKE everything

[@bigboss-yv2nr]

2:49 crazy how tiny 7 footer Dirk Nowtizki looks next to Yao Ming. Not just height, but sheer size. Dude was fcking huge.

[@Christopher._M]

Yao ming can make shaq look small so not surprising

[@maxlyons995]

The finger cut happens to me I call it basketball cuts

[@killpatch4175]

That commissioner now works at Infinity Ward lol

[@ilovenickbutidontlikeyou]

The ball had that ball hog glove texture

[@voodoodiecast]

It takes away your grip, one error is a turnover.

[@Ayyeahye]

“I hate it” EPIC SOUND EFFECT

[@1.m987]

Now the most hated Ball is Lonzo

[@kobeisthegoat5767]

No 1 L

[@MarMaxGaming]

I forgot about this. Cool video!

[@NFLYoungBoy223]

Imagine if they did that to a football it will tear up a wide receivers hands

[@getredytagetredy]

POOR BABIES GET PAID 30 MILLION FOR SORE FINGEES

[@liltrain229]

I have this ball sitting in my room. My friend's dad's company patented the design and they got a bunch of game used ball in return.

[@saidullah146]

That every player except Luke Walton hated

[@ActionJacksonForever]

What’s funny about that ball is shooting percentage was up all around the league and teams you would normally never see in the playoffs made it like the Kings and Clippers

[@ItzInvidious]

Why would you use Velcro as griptape

[@ypineda]

we have change so much that we can't all unanimously decide if the would was gonna use the metric system

[@justaman8996]

looks like adidas brazuca 🤣🤣

[@octopus8420]

I was just 12 and so hyped for them to have a new ball. Thought it was super cool.

[@Casoproo]

Note squad

[@comicbookguy2326]

Merk BabyFace Best me?

[@prestonstroud3878]

I can remember the ball vividly... If the ball hadn't changed and I hadn't injured my left ring finger due to the cross traction technology I would've gone D1.

[@kingofclash4360]

Looks cool tho

[@kingofclash4360]

hey that's your opinion this is mine

[@Sky-ub3ft]

Looks cheap to me

[@romiarkan450]

Make it out of leather at it'll look 1000% better.

[@iamlovingmyself0502]

Hell no

[@lisafan6365]

I remember this old guy at the Y had that ball and always wanted us to use it in the 5 on 5 games.

[@dreaded_pegasus6578]

This should be titled “the video everyone has already done”

[@StacksPlug0]

Me:mom can I have a basketball Mom:there's a basketball at home Basketballs at home:

[@nolanalimorong4980]

Nice intro Edit: how the heck did i get this many likes😂 Edit 2: get me to 600 likes

[@equinox2313]

Nolan Alimorong #AGREE

[@shayscartoons4654]

hi

[@nolanalimorong4980]

King_O thank u

[@vossaucce]

Nolan Alimorong okay we get it your cool by asking for likes on a KZbin comment

[@nolanalimorong4980]

Gungame 2016 thank u... i know ur being sarcastic

[@sincityquinn]

I actually bought on of these balls recently. It’s an actual in game basketball used by the Timberwolves and the Lakers. I’m a genuine leather guy. But it’s not bad. It’s definitely not as good as the leather but I think Spalding gave up on it too easily. I think it could have been their premiere composite leather ball if they would have made a few tweaks.

[@larryrillera5402]

I have that ball

[@heathdockery8903]

I remember that. Practicing, I would always get cuts on my hands.

[@arlynvilleda5573]

My name is Arlyn

[@skylerrothman3715]

I dont care

[@adrindazril3913]

Arlyn Villeda heloo Arlyn...I'm jeff

[@hasnenkhan9175]

Nice vid i subbed

[@jimbobalo2243]

Hi

[@TheHuskyK9]

HACKER 010101 Sorry for the bad english