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Take it to the streets with Spalding’s officially sized and affordably priced NBA Street basketball. It’s designed to withstand the street game with a durable outdoor rubber cover. It features deep, black channels for expert handling on the court and all-ball pebbling for a good grip. This official NBA sized ball–with the official NBA logo and NBA Commissioner David Stern’s signature–has a 29.5-inch circumference. The official NBA logo is featured on this official-size ball. The pebbled texture on the surface of the ball provides an outstanding grip and feel. About Spalding As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Ass (more…)

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Ideal for beginners, the officially sized and affordably priced Spalding Varsity Ball is ready to take your game to the streets. It’s designed to withstand the street game with a durable outdoor rubber cover. It features deep, black channels for expert handling on the court and all-ball pebbling for a good grip. This official NBA sized ball–with official NBA logo–has a 29.5-inch circumference.

The NBA court represents the best basketball the game offers. And the ball the pros play with is the Official NBA Game Ball from Spalding. It’s full grain leather cover and official specifications make this the ultimate indoor basketball. Material: Full Grain Leather. Size: Official 29.5″ – Men’s Full Size.

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Built using a Zi/O composite leather cover, the Spalding official-size NBA Zi/O basketball looks and feels like an official NBA ball. The ball also includes a foam-backed design with full ball pebbling, helping it stand up to the challenge of competitive play while maintaining a soft, tacky feel. Best of all, the ball is designed for use both indoor and outdoor use, so you can bring it to the YMCA or the playground. Designed to meet all of the NBA’s stringent ball specifications, the Zi/O ball measures 29.5 inches and comes in an official NBA ball weight. About Spalding As a Division of Russell Corporation, the Spalding Group consists of three business units: Spalding in Springfield, MA; American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) in Jefferson, IA; and Huffy Sports, in Sussex, WI. The three companies, collectively combined, are now the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. Spalding is the official basketball supplier of the National Basketball Association (more…)

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This junior outdoor basketball is endorsed by the NBA, so you know it has to be good–it’s even signed by NBA Commissioner David Stern. We found it to have superlative grip and just the right amount of bounce for outdoor action. This premium Spalding ball has a durable rubber cover that is designed to last through all the dribbling, lay-ups, and slam dunks you can dish out. The size 6 (28.5 inches) basketball is ideal for players ages 9 to 12. –M. Sullivan

The Spalding® NBA® intermediate rubber basketball is designed for junior players of all abilities. It features a durable outdoor cover with and NBA® logo.

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This youth basketball is endorsed by the NBA, so you know it has to be good–it’s even signed by NBA Commissioner David Stern. We found it to have superlative grip and just the right amount of bounce for outdoor action. This premium Spalding ball has a durable rubber cover that is designed to last through all the dribbling, lay-ups, and slam dunks you can dish out. The size 5 (27.5 inches) basketball is ideal for players ages 5 to 8. –M. Sullivan

NBA Youth Basketball, Size 5, Training Size For Ages 4-10 Years, High Quality Rubber With Deep Pebbles For A Great Feel, Features NBA Graphics.

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Amazon Best of the Month, October 2009: The Book of Basketball is a 700-page work of hoops genius that would make Dr. James Naismith beam proudly – and probably blush. Author Bill Simmons, best known as ESPN.com’s “The Sports Guy,” explores the NBA with hilarious insight, brilliant analysis, and a bevy of irreverent footnotes. Simmons is a fan first – a fact best explained in an entertaining foreword by Malcolm Gladwell – and writes from the stands, not the press room. His knowledge and passion for the game provide him with few peers, yet his voice represents those who stick by their teams through thick and thin. As a result, The Book of Basketball is not just a tribute to hardwood heroes, but also a celebration of yelling at TV sets, revering lucky jerseys, and holding our breath until the final buzzer sounds. Throw in pages of nearly-insane statistical breakdowns (including a projected boxscore from the movie Teen Wolf), and it’s easy to see wh (more…)

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Hone your jump shot in your spare moments or perform a backyard dunking drill with this Lifetime portable basketball system. Unlike in-ground basketball hoops–which are typically anchored in concrete–this portable hoop rolls on wheels, letting you position the basket support in your desired location, from the back patio to the middle of the cul-de-sac. All you have to do is fill the 27-gallon base with water or sand and play. The Lifetime hoop adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments. Lifetime knows that younger players aren’t always ready for a 10-foot hoop, which is why the basket boasts a height-adjustment mechanism. The telescoping mechanism adjusts from 7.5 to 10 feet in 6-inch increments–no tools required–letting players of all ages and skill levels enjoy the game on their own terms. Aspiring dunkers can also gradually raise the basket 6 inches at a time as their vertical improves, although the 18-inch solid steel rim is not a breakaway (more…)

Finally, a mini basketball hoop with the look, function and durability of a pro-grade basket. Indoor and over-the-door basketball will never be the same–goodbye nerf basketball nets. Pro Mini Hoop is Perfect for the home, office or dorm. Complete indoor basketball set comes with 5″ Mini Hoop Ball. Includes pro-grade, spring-action break-away rim for slammin’. Easy assembly and mounting Foam padded side on door mounts Includes 5″ diameter Mini Basketball 9″ diameter spring-action “break-away” steel rim 18″ x 12″ clear polycarbonate shatter-proof backboard Perfect for the basketball fanatics in your family

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