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Originally posted by mick
"The NBA apparently stands for something other than National Basketball Association.
"No Bling Allowed," said Hamilton, who, like many players around the league, expressed his displeasure with Commissioner David Stern's new dress code.
"I don't agree with it," Hamilton said. "You can't dictate how people dress."
Beginning Nov. 1, players will have to wear business casual attire at team and league activities, including when they arrive at and depart from arenas, when they are conducting interviews and when they are making public appearances." - Detroit Free Press
Seems wrong to me.
Why is this a good idea?
mick
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I think it an attempt to help the NBA return to the glory days of Magic, Bird and MJ.
Michael Jordan always dressed for every press conf, every interview, Magic, Bird the same.
The NBA image has suffered tremendously by allowing the players to run the show.
I think the NBA realized if they don't get control, its going to be downhill even more quickly than is now.
As Stern said, "if they don't like it, they can find employment elsewhere, that's their choice whether they want to be in the NBA or not."
And Phil Jackson pretty much echoed his sentiments on ESPN this morning.
Those are guys who know what's going on I guess.
Thanks
David