Originally Posted by cobbcustomz
What are everyones opinions on it? ....seems like a really stupid rule to me and just makes the league look that much more fake
Respectfully, I disagree.
I think the dress code is reasonable measure of reform.
These guys are paid a significant amount of money to play and represent a franchise; to dress professionally is not a horrendous imposition.
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Originally Posted by reechy
personally i think the NBA's image needs a refresh, so im all for it. you would never see magic, bird, or jordan dressed like hoodrats.
:werd: My sentiments exactly.
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Originally Posted by VRGNCD5
Like I said, pouring syrup on a pile of shit doesn't make it a pancake.
[:chuckles: The mental imagery just kills me. ]
In all seriousness, I think the league has set reasonable expectations for today's players when you consider their salaries. You're right, a change of dress can't change a player's nature, but it can establish a professional image for the league as a whole.
In Borges' article, he writes "What Stern is trying to do, it seems, is bring his product more in line with its customers, meaning the corporate slugs who can afford NBA tickets on a regular basis."
I appreciate the argument of trying to court a more affluent customer base, but again, the NBA is still a corporate entity, like any other professional athletic franchise. Maybe I'm off-base, but I don't see this dress code as a big imposition.
In my opinion, it's about establishing a professional image for professional athletes, it's not about a conflict or assault on hip hop culture.
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My 2.3¥.
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