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It's not actually powder that they're using but rosin. If you ever feel a new Basketball (or football) it's extremely slippery. Rosin, (the same stuff used on the bows of string instruments) is a bit sticky and gives players extra grip. Popular players regularly seen using rosin are LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Reggie miller. It's not actually powder that they're using but rosin. If you ever feel a new basketball (or football) it's extremely slippery. Rosin, (the same stuff used on the bows of string instruments) is a bit sticky and gives players extra grip. Popular players regularly seen using rosin are LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Reggie miller.

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