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On Thursday, Wilson was unveiled as the official new game ball of the NBA as the sporting goods company returns to the league in a new multiyear partnership.
The NBA announced last year that Wilson would succeed Spalding as the official game ball of the league. Wilson served as the official game ball of the NBA during the first 37 seasons starting in 1946 prior to Spalding taking over in 1983.
Wilson will debut on the court starting with the NBA draft combine set to run June 21-27 in Chicago, Illinois. The ball will eventually roll out into the WNBA, NBA G League and Basketball Africa League during the coming year.
Introducing @WilsonBasktball's new game ball, set to make its on-court debut at the Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine 2021, in their hometown of Chicago next week. pic.twitter.com/AnhAOHqe73
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2021
To help with the launch of the ball, Wilson is also introducing its first NBA advisory board with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray. They will play-test, provide feedback and collaborate on Wilson basketball products.
Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage will also serve on the board.
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