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Sounds like a boarding school.
Next year, only regulation "regimental" striped ties in NBA colors, straw skimmers, team blazers with patches on the chest pocket, red yachting trousers, and docksiders.
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Dictating more interaction with the fans and press, ok. But he's way too stern in dictating a whitey dress code to a league full of bruvvas.
I don't give a fuck what waiters were. Just bring me my food and shut the fuck up. That's all I ask of them. This rule is lame and it will have a very minor effect on the leagues image.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
There is only 1 "f" in professionalism dumbass.
The NBA is a business for entertainment. Therefore the players are entertainers. They are not comparable to employees for some Coorporate business. Get real.
But Tim's long skinny legs look goofy in dress pants.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Who gives a damn how kids are dressing? How exactly are players in designer suits going to improve the dressing habits of inner city kids who can't afford anything better? I'm a big fan of the guys who wear suits for their interviews, I think it's a nice touch and adds some professionalism, but what sends a worse lesson? That Tim Duncan plays great team basketball, is a upstanding citizen, but wears jeans, or that a well dressed individual like Kobe Bryant cheats on his wife but managed to patch things up with an 8 karat diamond? For as little as I might personally like Stern and his small market hate I've generally liked the way he's run this league. But this is just plain stupid, stupid, stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
So I don't agree with you and I am ignorant? Fuck off.Quote:
Ignorance is thy name.
most customers prefer that they person they are dealing with be efficent (sp?) correct and courteous. A neat and clean appearance is also good but you can be casual and still be neat and clean.Quote:
To you?? Maybe.
To a customer?? ehhhhh youd have to ask em.
I could see the sports coat thing dropped as well.Quote:
I actually like it that Stern is trying to promote a more professional atmosphere. I don't think the dress code is written in stone yet. I'm guessing that the wanted "sport coat" requirement won't happen and it will probably be changed to just button down shirts required and no jeans allowed.
what were you born in the 60s??Quote:
what were u born in the 1920's or something? Times change old timer.
You think Disney got its great reputation at its parks for FUN FILLED RIDES!!
No, it was their workers looks and how they acted.
Business 101 go read it hemp boy.
they don't wear suits. they are very casual and yet still very professional. you can look like a million bucks but if you act like trash, you're still trash. Clothes aren't the SOLE indicator of professionalism. A good attitude is neccessary as well.Quote:
No, it was their workers looks and how they acted.
:lmao :lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by T Park
yeah... I'm sure that was the reason why Disney prospered :lol
TPark for NBA comissioner, then all players will dress up like Abe Simpson
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Have you even been to Disneyland, moron?Quote:
Originally Posted by T Park
HINT: They don't wear suits and jackets outside in fucking Florida.
TPark wants kids to wear suits
great.
The palyers represent themselves with the wear and with BEHAVIOR. What is more important? hm?
If you are going to correct spelling and call people names, perhaps you should spell the word "wear" or "league's" correctly, moron.Quote:
Originally Posted by midgetonadonkey
One promotes the other. It's a very simple concept, which is why humans have followed it all over the world all through history. If they change the rule, Duncan will wear a suit and won't say a word. The rule will improve the image of the league regardless of whether or not it changes anyone's behavior. Since you can't change the way people act, you can change the way they look, and therefore, how others judge them. People are welcome to disagree with the rule change, but it's not sensible to disagree with the reason that it's being done.Quote:
Originally Posted by polandprzem
Good post. I agree with you also about Duncan. He may or may not like it but if its a rule, he will follow it.Quote:
One promotes the other. It's a very simple concept, which is why humans have followed it all over the world all through history. If they change the rule, Duncan will wear a suit and won't say a word. The rule will improve the image of the league regardless of whether or not it changes anyone's behavior. Since you can't change the way people act, you can change the way they look, and therefore, how others judge them. People are welcome to disagree with the rule change, but it's not sensible to disagree with the reason that it's being done.
Tim always seemed to dress fine to me. A pair of Lugz, blue jeans, and usually a Sean John button-down Polo. Not too shabby.
I agree, but he isn't the problem, and seeing him in a suit will be good for the league's image regardless. It kind of sucks that he doesn't break any rules and they do the iPod rule and now this, but the rest of us suffer larger indignities in our jobs every day.Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasBalla1001
yeah right
If the rule said "weare glasses and mustache and at least one cm of hair" would you do it?
The thing is - that is too much. I like seeing NBA players in suits. But I love what Tim is wearing. (what he likes is also important to me). I see more personality in players. They would feel more comfotable and everything is more interesting.
Come on I know what Stern is tend to do. But I'm not going to agree with him just because they go to work ble ble ble. Change the Jersey change the shorts, but do not change their style. It is part of a player more than an NBA.
What people wear? It realy doesn't matter. Let them dress like Tim is dressed and addopt their behavior to it.
For seven or eight figures if they told most people to wear ballet shoes and a pink Hello Kitty backpack they'd do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by polandprzem
:lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Summers
WTF is that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Obstructed_View
Are you talking to me seriously or just playing jokes?
You are not convincing me with your arguments.
Ps. Kori - whose point? Or it is just those 2 guys talking to Stern ???
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Somewhere, Allen Iverson is really pissed off.
No more roca wear jeans and tall-tees for him.