Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
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.
what's the point if the character of the person in the clothes is still the hip hop, thug, knucklehead that Stern and his white collar buddies are embarrassed to be associated with?
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
[: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.
I disagree, mainly because I doubt the outcry that happened as a result of Ron Artest running up into the stands would have been any less had he been wearing a 3 piece suit.
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
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.
The point is that there's nothing to gain by making guys with questionable character dress formally, except the amount of fine money collected by the league from guys who don't adhere to it.
Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
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.
I'm not gonna argue your conclusion/opinion, but I don't agree.
Originally Posted by txcc02
To a degree every job has requirements.
I've never had a job that told me what I can wear to and from work.
Originally Posted by txcc02
This next seaon we will see some well dressed BBall players-which will mean just a more enjoyable game.
How do you think what the players wear to and from the arena, and during press conferences, will make the game more enjoyable? I gotta hear this one.
Originally Posted by txcc02
I think that maybe all along there should have been these requirements in place-in the 90's Dennis Rodman was wearing a wedding dress to his book signing.
IIRC, that wasn't on the teams dime, it was on his own time, who gives a rats azz?
Originally Posted by txcc02
Because now these guys are dressing as everyday guys and getting threatened with fines?
I wouldn't exactly call wearing a 75k necklace, 50k watch, 15k earrings, 25k pinky ring and 50k bracelet "dressing like everyday guys", but I understand your point:chuckles: