I wish they'd ask the NBA players at the olympics about that ball they're using

[NYC Rebel]

Is it me...or does it seem like the international ball being used in these comes off softer against the rim?

 

[NatiboyB]

you may be onto something

 

[The War Report]

I hate how that shyt looks. FIBA fukking sucks.

 

[Majestic Pape]

I've noticed a lot of missed dunks/layups with the ball, particularly from Westbrook this summer and in 2010.

That shyt does clearly come off of the rim softer though.

 

[Champ_KW]

Or we can be honest with ourselves and just admit this team can't really shoot....

 

[ComputersPutin]

the NBA players on the other top international teams using the same ball...so really dont matter IMO. Adjust and play ball

 

[NYC Rebel]

the NBA players on the other top international teams using the same ball...so really dont matter IMO. Adjust and play ball

The ball seems to play off the bounce different than what I"m accustomed to seeing with the NBA ball. I can care less how they feel about it, but wonder if they noticed the difference because it seems to play different than what I believe I normally see.

 

[RicanHavok]

I remember one of the US players saying it's much lighter.

 

[GzUp]

I'm sure they know

 

[TheNig]

I remember one of the US players saying it's much lighter.

Odd. But when they were practicing in DC NBATV was there and Steve Smith said it seemed heavier than the NBA ball. Then they went on talking about when they tried to Change the ball a few years ago.

 

[Trip]

the ball?

 

[DoubleClutch]

I bet they blame the ball if they lose....

 

[3Rivers]

That ball reminds me of that new ball that stern tried to force the players to use in 06'.

 

[Yuzo]

its the rim itself. they got that park rim

 

[L&HH]

That ball reminds me of that new ball that stern tried to force the players to use in 06'.

Thnx for the reminder for that shyt. I remember when mad nikkas was complaining about that shyt haha.