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2006-2007 NBA Official Game Ball Composite vs. Genuine Leather Game Ball Spalding Cross Traxxion - YouTube
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A side view of the new official NBA game basketball is displayed at the NBA store in New York, Wednesday, June 28, 2006. The new ball, made by Spalding, has an updated
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Dime on X: "On this day in 2006, the #NBA introduced a new synthetic game ball for the 2006-07 season. Everyone hated it. https://t.co/viTrMs54tu" / X
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