Here is a straightforward method to draw a basketball:
- Draw a perfect circle to represent the outline of the basketball.
- Add a vertical curved line inside the circle, from top to bottom, slightly bent to simulate the ball's curve.
- Add a horizontal curved line crossing the vertical curve, again slightly bent.
- Draw two additional curved lines intersecting in an "X" shape inside the circle, around the central vertical and horizontal lines, creating the typical basketball pattern.
- To emphasize the pattern, draw parallel lines next to the earlier lines to simulate the seams.
- Optionally, add texture details like little bumps and shading to give it a 3D look.
This method will create a basketball that looks more dimensional than a flat circle, reflecting the ball's seam details and curvature well.
