[JRutledge]

Here is my main idea from my point of view.

Is there a racial element? Of course there is. We live in a country that is afraid of Black males and resents their money making. I have not heard one person complain how much of a millionaire Mark Cuban is. BTW, Cuban admitted to the PTI crew he does not even own a sport coat. Cuban said he worked too hard in his life so he did not have to wear such things.

Is the policy going to change? Of course not.

Is this the best battle to fight? Not at all.

I think the players should raise the issues of race if they feel they should. We have that right to our opinion whether others like it or not.

If I was in the playerÂ’s situation this would not be a problem for me. I tend to out dress most people I come in contact with when I am going to games or when I officiate basketball. I do not wear tennis shoes and T-shirts to games. I know a lot of officials that do, I just think it looks tacky. I am also not into the jewelry or the Timberland boots either. Now if I am in a casual mode I wear hats and T-shirts in my off time. When I have business to take care of, I wear much nicer cloths.

Peace