NBA players call a foul on new ball - Sports - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

LaBron James makes more in three games than I have in my entire working life (that would be about 33 years). I'm thinking . . . the ball deal . .. get over it guys.

NBA players call a foul on new ball - Sports - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Not since the introduction of the 3-point line has a change created such a stir in the National Basketball Association.

Spalding, the official supplier of basketballs to the league, is playing defense because of its introduction of a microfiber composite ball in place of the traditional leather, the first significant change to the ball in 35 years. Players, however, say the ball is too sticky when dry and too slick when wet. Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal said the new ball is just plain 'terrible.'

The uproar underscores the sensitive relationship between sports leagues and the makers of equipment. Players and teams, like everybody else, often resist change"