I think stern should make the players keep their shirts on tell they leave the courts and not worry about this other stuff
What would Iverson do when Stern not allow corflakes on their hair?
I woder of Dennis Rodman reaction.
and the autograph - damn it's up to players.
Maybe they do not want to singn them and they are forced to do it. All this fake smile and so on. I think there is a direcive about smiling.
maybe I'm overreacting but I do not like this idea
I agree and disagree.
I agree that they shouldn't dress gansta ( ie, baggy clothes, caps turned backwards, retro jerseys, etc) it just doesn't look right when you're doing a interview before or after a game.
But...
Most corporate America doesn't wear suits anymore, or a sports coat. And just about everybody has casual Friday. We wear non-jeans and your shirt needs to have a collar. You can still dress very cool with these standards.
I think there should be restrictions on what you can't wear, instead of what you have to wear.
The idea of a dress code was collectively bargained, if perhaps not the specific details.
This isn't being crammed down the players' throats. Their representatives consented to it, and the players voted for it.
Representation... voting... just like Hitler!
Hmm... maybe the players themselves are concerned about their image...
I couldn't understand you completely... you might want to take Stern's out of your mouth... joking aside. Its the players that bring in the money to line Sterns pockets, he should adapt to their requests. And its all this "gangsta style" that increases jersey sales anyways right? Fans nowadays want to relate to their "heroes" on the court. If I see TD in a tshirt and jeans, it makes me feel like he'd be a cool guy to hang out with. When I was a kid and I saw MJ in his designer suits, it just felt like he didn't really exist. Nowadays, AI, Amare, TD, etc look like everyday guys who just happen to be superstars.
First: As a fan I like to be in touch with people I am cheering for.
Second: As a fan, I like my players all accounted for. If they mess around, no suit will help. Sprewel will just have to feed less of his children just to make his ends meet on clothes.
Third: Stern is a smart guy, but now Spurs will be just less unique in their appearence. If most NBA stars were cavemen, I wouldn't try to sell them deodorants. Stern does not want his league to get serious, just more good-looking. So he chains them at some barber shop and shaves them. Our clean shaven team still smells nice, but... that's it.
Fourth:
NBA is not an religion, and good suits are not for players, fans or even commisioner. So why would anybody compare NBA millionars with some kids with AC/DC shirts?! Church was not built for respect, it was built to contemplate. NBA was not even founded to entertain. Sports are to compete. And compe ion can be a religion only with tradition. BASKETBALL HAS HARDLY GOT A TRADITION, WAS FOUNDED 60 (less) YEARS AGO. An ounce of modesty...please.
once again.....
so it's allready been discussed, negotiated, and agreed apon by the players.As part of the new collective bargaining agreement, the NBA and its players' union devised several new initiatives designed to improve the athletes' accessibility and professionalism..............................Stern noted that some teams have more strict dress codes than the one the league plans to ins ute. That said, the commissioner also believes code-of-conduct-type rules generally should fall under purview of the league to ensure fairness
I don't see any players getting all pissy and incensed over it - to them it's old news allready.
but this one news blip sure has alot of fan's panties in a bunch.
1 week to training camp. It's a slow slow newsday isn't it?
[QUOTE=ObiwanGinobili] it's allready been discussed, negotiated, and agreed upon by the players.
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If the Spurs are content, then I am too. I just want them to feel happy and comfortable.
It'll be interesting to see how closely they enforce this. They are EXTEME sticklers when it comes to uniform enforcement, often calling players within hours of games when a uniform infraction has been seen.
I'm sure you'd be happy and comfortable with Rasho conducting his interviews in nothing but a sock and a smile!
I'm sure you'd be happy and comfortable with Rasho conducting his interviews in nothing but a sock and a smile!
i'm sure Angel would be willign to conduct hat interview...... sans sock!!
that gives new meaning to the term "cottonmouth"!i'm sure Angel would be willign to conduct hat interview...... sans sock!!
The planet where people don't bite the hand that feeds them. What planet are you from?
i'm sure Angel would be willign to conduct hat interview...... sans sock!!
My screen name is my nick name- one I earned for a reason.
Besides, I love a man in uniform!
You've got to realize who feeds who
I do. The inmates don't run the asylum. Many have millions of dollars and still can't dress properly.
I think something got lost in the Polish to English translator.
I feel many have misunderstood the issue being emphasized by Stern, including the author of the noted article. The NBA is a business. As a business, their interests reside in maximizing profits. Consumer satisfaction is impertative to the success or failure a business achieves. When consumer satisfaction declines, profits decline. Questions begin to arise of certain issues such as employee production, company image, quality of product, ect. The NBA obviously spent time researching the pro's and con's of a purposed "dress code". It would be ignorant to assume that the NBA did not attempt to admister various field tests to determine the varying issues concerning consumer satisfaction. Well, it should be obvious, that the NBA, as well as other professional leagues (cough, cough baseball), have encountered a decline in consumer satisfaction due to the image of the league. Whether a dress code will be effective or not remains to be seen. I personally feel a mandatory dress code would draw in a larger fan base of viewers in the demographic area of ages 30-50. I doubt the NBA would lose a small portion, or any portion of their younger fan base. A suite and tie might be somewhat overboard. I would start small, such as a requirment of button up shirts. While this might be an effective policy, it is only a band aid covering a bullet-wound. I understand why Spurs fans in particular would be upset. The Spurs organization is considered, hands down, to have a level of class far superior to any other organization in this league. Yet, this organization, has maintained a very causal approach to media events mandated by the NBA. I believe the NBA is viewing this issue from too broad of an aspect. While the Spurs remain casual, they also have graciously assisted to the needs and desires of the community.
As Tim Duncan would say, or not,
"Actions speak louder than words"
The Spurs should sign David Robinson to a 10 day contract. This event would surely demand media attention. David would walk in, t-shirt, jeans, himself. How could you, in good conscience, repremend the "Saint" of the NBA? While I agree with the basic concept of a mandatory dress code, I would love to see Stern try to manuver out of this one.
Maybe a "grooming" code is necessary too so Steve and Dirk will do something with their hair.
no! Didn't Tim have a bad night when he once wore a suit to a game.
Does it really matter what they wear?
Most businesses have dress codes.
NBA is a business and the players are paid employees.
When they are on the bench they are employees.
Makes sense to me.
hehe Lost in TranslationI think something got lost in the Polish to English translator.
(just one person noticed? hm - they are not reading my posts I suposse. Thanks for reading SpursWoman)
I just wanted to put some humor in that thread.
Okay - Obstructed_view
What do money have in common with the way people should dres?
As long as they are decent, I really don't care how anyone in the Leaque dresses.
I have always thought that it was the guys' call and they either look good or they don't.
However, that is real easy to say when everyone on my team dresses themselves well.
It is also easy when I don't have kids wanting to dress more ghetto than I am confortable with because some NBA stars do.
Perhaps I would see things more Stern's way if I had a vested interest in the issue.
No more than money has to do with any situation. When the person paying you tells you how to dress, how to behave, or how to conduct your business, you say "yes sir" or you go away.
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