NBA set to adopt dress code for players outside of games...

[RbSX]

Originally posted by: bobbybe01

"I understand they're making it out to make us look better to corporate and big business. But we don't really sell to big business," Suns guard Raja Bell said. "We sell to kids and people who are into the NBA hip-hop world. They may be marketing to the wrong people with this."

What a complete moron....:roll: I understand if he's talking about jerseys and other NBA stuff, but that just kinda come off the wrong way to me...

Well I actually think it sounds about right, instead of 'them', they should be saying 'we may be marketing..'

 

[sao123]

NBA players fire back about dress code

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson, contending that a league ban on chains worn over clothing is "a racist statement" from the league, wore every long, diamond-studded chain in his collection Tuesday night as a protest.



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Stephen Jackson, pictured during the NBA playoffs in May, says he doesn't plan on challenging the new dress code.
Jackson voiced no opposition to the bulk of the "business casual" demands in the NBA's new dress code, but he described the jewelry ban as "attacking young black males."

"I think it's a racist statement because a lot of the guys who are wearing chains are my age and are black," said Jackson, 27. "I wore all my jewelry today to let it be known that I'm upset with it.

"I'll wear a suit every day. I think we do need to look more professional because it is a business. A lot of guys have gotten sloppy with the way they dress. But it's one thing to [enforce a] dress code and it's another thing if you're attacking cultures, and that's what I think they're doing."

Jackson made his comments before Tuesday's home exhibition game against San Antonio, with the four chains he wore to work hanging in his locker -- one sporting his initials, two with a crucifix and a fourth depicting Jesus Christ.

A section in the new dress code listing items players are not allowed to wear on team or league business includes "chains, pendants or medallions worn over the player's clothing."

"I know a lot of guys on my team are upset and I have no problem speaking up on it," Jackson said.

Jackson, though, said he wouldn't openly defy the rule if it means he keeps "giving money back" in fines.

San Antonio's Tim Duncan, far less vocal but also a critic of the new policy, did not play in Tuesday's game and sat on the bench wearing an untucked shirt and baggy jeans -- attire that could result in a fine if seen during a regular-season game.

A specific range of penalties has yet to be announced, but league officials have already made it clear that violators of the dress code will be fined -- as well as their teams -- with repeat violators subject to suspension.

I smell many lawsuits brewing.

 

[Queasy]

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson, contending that a league ban on chains worn over clothing is "a racist statement" from the league, wore every long, diamond-studded chain in his collection Tuesday night as a protest.

I swear that the word "racist" has completely lost all meaning because it is constantly misapplied to situations that have nothing to do with race.

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
that is the stupidest thing I have heard of.

sure, i agree, that a dress code when in a team or league meeting is appropriate, or when they are doing anything that is revolving around THEIR job.

but to not be able to go watch a game (not play in it, watch it) if its 2 other teams playing, and wear whatever you want, is just stupid. if they are sitting out a game for their team, sitting on the bench, sure, dress code is a good idea.

but to go to the NBA finals as a spectator and have to dress a certain way? please ... that is just the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

Agreed. Players should be able to wear whatever the fck they want while watching. They need to amend this.

 

[Nick5324]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon

Originally posted by: purbeast0
that is the stupidest thing I have heard of.

sure, i agree, that a dress code when in a team or league meeting is appropriate, or when they are doing anything that is revolving around THEIR job.

but to not be able to go watch a game (not play in it, watch it) if its 2 other teams playing, and wear whatever you want, is just stupid. if they are sitting out a game for their team, sitting on the bench, sure, dress code is a good idea.

but to go to the NBA finals as a spectator and have to dress a certain way? please ... that is just the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

Agreed. Players should be able to wear whatever the fck they want while watching. They need to amend this.

I agree with this IF they pay to go to a game their team is not playing in. If they go to the game for free b/c they are in the NBA, I think it's different. If they pay to get in, then they should be treated the same as any other paying customer, meaning they can dress however they like. If they get in for free b/c they are a player, then the dress code should apply. This would be like Joe the white collar worker works for a company with two offices. He has the day off, and decides to go over to the other office to visit some friends and see how things are going there. However, he is wearing jean shorts and a novelty T-shirt. There would be a problem with this, and there should be in the NBA also.

In general though, I don't see a problem with a dress code in the NBA. Most jobs have a dress code, and this is their job.

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: RyanSengara

Originally posted by: sao123
I dont mind somewhat of a dress code, because I dont like the ganster image either.

But...Most if not all professional athleses wear hats, bandannas, jerseys, chains, and sunglasses. And now all these things are prohibited.
I dont go anywhere without my hat, chain, and shades.

These things are part of the athlete image and its a necessity.

I don't remember the last time I saw a baseball player or a hockey player with, a bandanna, or chains.

Theres nothing wrong with TEAM hates, TEAM jerseys (neither of which ARE banned), or sunglasses.

Have you ever seen a barry bonds interview on tv? Count the chains... think you'll be needing at least 2 hands.

OK so a HANDFULL of baseball players do it, a majority of baskeball players where what your describing and most of them have an Escalade sittin on 21 inch chrome rims in the garage!

When people think of 'thuglyfe' athletes, they don't think NFL, they don't think NHL, and they don't think MLB.

Rofl, you must be on crack if you don't think athletes in the NFL or MLB have a materialistic mentality and listen to hip hop. I can name a couple guys on the Red Sox alone who own pimped rides: Escalade(ManRam), Humvee/Expedition(Schilling), totally tricked out Mercedes(Big Papi), and Navigator sittin on dubs (ex Red Sock Hillenbrand). Hell, many NFL players are even worse than MLB guys. All in all, there's nothing wrong with this, if you have the money then you can fcking flaunt it.

 

[eelw]

But it's one thing to [enforce a] dress code and it's another thing if you're attacking cultures,

What the hell??? Wearing bling-bling is now a cultural thing????

 

[Juno]

well...athletes should respect this. playing professional sports are their jobs, they need to dress casual beforehand and afterwards.

i remember playing high school basketball for four years and i was mandated to wear collar shirt, khaki pants and boots in my first three years and coach adopted a new dress code so we were mandated to wear ties.

 

[bobbybe01]

Originally posted by: eelw

But it's one thing to [enforce a] dress code and it's another thing if you're attacking cultures,

What the hell??? Wearing bling-bling is now a cultural thing????

Yeah, all this cry about racism, etc. is a bunch of crap...I think it's racist to have this belief that all black players have this "thug image" and can't dress "professionally." Just because they dress in a suit, jacket, or whatever does not make them less black or "Uncle Tom." Please.

Plus, white players look like crap sometimes as well. In addition, owners/managers/coaches should adhere to the same standard.

 

[OutHouse]

I wish they did this when Dennis Rhodman was playing.

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: Queasy

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers guard Stephen Jackson, contending that a league ban on chains worn over clothing is "a racist statement" from the league, wore every long, diamond-studded chain in his collection Tuesday night as a protest.

I swear that the word "racist" has completely lost all meaning because it is constantly misapplied to situations that have nothing to do with race.

its to the point now of being called a racist is the same as being called a heritic. Morons throw the "racist" card because they cant win an arguement and try to shut you down by calling you a racist. That is exactly what Jackson just did.

 

[WT]

One thing this does is even the odds. Now PJ Carlisemo will have a fighting chance against Sprewell, he can grab his tie and choke back !!

And as far as teens mirroring what pro athletes wear .... ummm, I really don't expect to see the b-ball courts filled with wingtips, cuff links or even a sports blazer any time soon ... black socks pulled to the knees was about as far as that fad went.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I have no problem with this.