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

sao123

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NBA adopts 'business casual' dress codeAssocaited Press

NEW YORK -- There will be no more dress down days in the NBA.

Let's Play Dress Up
In a memo issued Monday, the NBA set forth a "minimum" dress code starting with the 2005-2006 season. The following highlights are excerpted from the memo:
1. General Policy: Business Casual
Players are required to wear Business Casual attire whenever they are engaged in team or league business. "Business Casual" attire means:
? A long or short-sleeved dress shirt (collared or turtleneck), and/or a sweater.
? Dress slacks, khaki pants, or dress jeans.
? Appropriate shoes and socks, including dress shoes, dress boots, or other presentable shoes, but not including sneakers, sandals, flip-flops, or work boots.


2. Exceptions to Business Casual
There are the following exceptions to the general policy of Business Casual attire:
a. Players In Attendance At Games But Not In Uniform
Players who are in attendance at games but not in uniform are required to wear the following additional items when seated on the bench or in the stands during the game:
? Sport Coat.
? Dress shoes or boots, and socks.


3. Excluded Items
The following is a list of items that players are not allowed to wear while on team or league business:
? Sleeveless shirts.
? Shorts.
? T-shirts, jerseys, or sports apparel (unless appropriate for the event (e.g., a basketball clinic), team-identified, and approved by the team).
? Headgear of any kind while a player is sitting on the bench or in the stands at a game, during media interviews, or during a team or league event or appearance (unless appropriate for the event or appearance, team-identified, and approved by the team).
? Chains, pendants, or medallions worn over the player's clothes.
? Sunglasses while indoors.
? Headphones (other than on the team bus or plane, or in the team locker room).

The league announced in a memo to teams on Monday that a minimum dress code will go into effect at the start of the regular season on Nov. 1.

Players will be expected to wear business casual attire whenever they participate in team or league activities, including arriving at games, leaving games, conducting interviews and making promotional or other appearances.

"If they're trying to change the image of the league, that's cool," Suns forward Shawn Marion said.

Some teams already have their own dress code in place.
Portland coach Nate McMillian is known for his strict rules, including bans on headbands and on cell phones on the team bus.

"It's important that the players understand they have to respect the game," McMillian said in August. "They have to respect the league. And they have to respect the fans. You must be a professional at all times."

Players will no longer be able to wear:
? Sleeveless shirts
? Shorts
? T-shirts
? Chains, pendants, or medallions worn over the player's clothes.
? Sunglasses while indoors.
? Headphones (other than on the team bus or plane, or in the team locker room).

Players will also now be required to wear a sport coat on the bench when they are not in uniform.

"I think it is appropriate, definitely, on the bench," Marion said. "I think you should be in a nice shirt and slacks."

Not all the players feel that the new dress code is in the best image of the league.

"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."

Commissioner David Stern is expected to announce the penalty for dress code violations next week.
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The title is misleading. It makes it sound like the players can never dress down, but when you read the specifics, it says "while on team or league business".
 
Edit your 'gheyness' out of your thread or you will most likely be getting a vacation.

I don't think it's 'gay' at all, alot of basketball players perpetuate a 'gangster' look and doesn't do any good for the game, or the people that try and market it. In the late 90's when all of the 'respectful' ballers started to retire and the 'thuglyfe' players became the new superstars alot of sports store chaines went under because alot of parents and people weren't willing to buy into that persona.

Basketball players need to learn to get real.
 
They can fit more advertising space onto slacks and sports coats then they could on shorts and sleeveless shirts anyways.
 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Edit your 'gheyness' out of your thread or you will most likely be getting a vacation.

I don't think it's 'gay' at all, alot of basketball players perpetuate a 'gangster' look and doesn't do any good for the game, or the people that try and market it. In the late 90's when all of the 'respectful' ballers started to retire and the 'thuglyfe' players became the new superstars alot of sports store chaines went under because alot of parents and people weren't willing to buy into that persona.

Basketball players need to learn to get real.
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You misread the article. These rules only apply while the players are on team or league business. They can still thug it when they're not at work.
 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Edit your 'gheyness' out of your thread or you will most likely be getting a vacation.

I don't think it's 'gay' at all, alot of basketball players perpetuate a 'gangster' look and doesn't do any good for the game, or the people that try and market it. In the late 90's when all of the 'respectful' ballers started to retire and the 'thuglyfe' players became the new superstars alot of sports store chaines went under because alot of parents and people weren't willing to buy into that persona.

Basketball players need to learn to get real.
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I agree with this 100%.
 
Originally posted by: mcvickj
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Edit your 'gheyness' out of your thread or you will most likely be getting a vacation.

I don't think it's 'gay' at all, alot of basketball players perpetuate a 'gangster' look and doesn't do any good for the game, or the people that try and market it. In the late 90's when all of the 'respectful' ballers started to retire and the 'thuglyfe' players became the new superstars alot of sports store chaines went under because alot of parents and people weren't willing to buy into that persona.

Basketball players need to learn to get real.
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I agree with this 100%.
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:thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Edit your 'gheyness' out of your thread or you will most likely be getting a vacation.

I don't think it's 'gay' at all, alot of basketball players perpetuate a 'gangster' look and doesn't do any good for the game, or the people that try and market it. In the late 90's when all of the 'respectful' ballers started to retire and the 'thuglyfe' players became the new superstars alot of sports store chaines went under because alot of parents and people weren't willing to buy into that persona.

Basketball players need to learn to get real.
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You misread the article. These rules only apply while the players are on team or league business. They can still thug it when they're not at work.
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I didn't misread the article at all, I think it's a good thing that these guys are instituting a dress code. Who the fvck watches half of these people when they're not doing stuff associated with their teams anyways?

It will atleast change how the world (or mainly easily influenced teens that watch basketball), percieve basketball players.

Edit: I for one wouldn't mind seeing a few less guys roaming around my college with chains around their neck, jeans down below their asscrack and that type of stuff.
 
I think it may be a good thing, but it is quite strict. When people tend to dress professionally, they act professionally, too. No more Detroit fights. 😉
 
The teams should be setting this, not the league IMO. However, I don't really have a problem with it, nor did I before when players showed in retro jerseys, big medallions around their necks etc. I can't wait to see some of the suits that Allen Iverson comes up with 😛
 
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.


 
Originally posted by: 91TTZ
The title is misleading. It makes it sound like the players can never dress down, but when you read the specifics, it says "while on team or league business".
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exactly... there's nothing wrong with this.
 
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.
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Oooh. Cause you're so cool with your chain and glasses! An athlete's image should be set by how he play, not thuggin' out and crap like that. You would never see MJ (either one) do crap like today's players get away with.

Hell, if they don't like it, they can just not play...
 
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.
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WTF is the matter with you?
 
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.
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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.
 
That's perfectly fine. Most players come dressed professionally anyway (when they're injured) so its not like this is suddenly a new thing. Plus, its not like they can't afford a couple of more suits, heh.
 
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.
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WTH are you talking about? Don't you even dare to lump other professional sports into the way NBA players currently dress. I have never seen a MLB, NHL or NFL player dressed wearing a bandanna, shades and 25lbs of chain.

You don't like the ganster image but yet you say you need to wear a bandanna, chain and shades? 😕
 
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.
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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.
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Have you ever seen a barry bonds interview on tv? Count the chains... think you'll be needing at least 2 hands.
 
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