When you finally think that you've seen everything, something like this happens.

Here's LeBron James' take on the new ball: "Man please stop it! That’s bad karma for the game of pure basketball!"
Would love to hear what Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. thinks about this.
If the day ever comes when a square basketball is legal in the game, I'm hanging up my whistle, getting licensed to officiate croquet, joining the IAACO, and I'll be Mark Padgett's partner.
James Naismith is turning over in his grave.