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Why?
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A little roll down memory lane.
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Prior to 1948, all basketballs had laces.
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Not unlike this replica here.
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The laces were crude, hand-stitched,
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and irregular shape-- didn't matter, because back then
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the goal was to pass, not to dribble.
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Just roll the ball, please.
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A little historical perspective never hurt.
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Well, it sure looks like a match to me.
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Same general characteristics, spacing...
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I agree.