Duncan sounds off on the dress code

[thispego]

But if it's "so stupid" then why have such strict rules at all? And I keep reading "well they are making $XXmillion dollars a year they should just do it", what does it matter how much money they are making? Does having money mean you shouldn't have the right to express yourself?

exactly! individuality be damned!

[thispego]

Stern's just trying to echo the sentiment of the people he's trying to impress. I'd like to see him try to kick Allen Iverson out of the league.

you got that in straight

[Ginofan]

There's no way Stern would kick players out of the league for not conforming, he'd lose too much money.

[MiNuS]

http://www.gate.net/~rwms/UniformRay.html

Coincidence: Detroit kid shot because of $86 tennis shoes!

I am a firm believer that how we dress says alot about who we are.I am very
tired of the "thug" look alot of NBA stars taking a part of.

[thispego]

i bet you if the majority of the league complied and there were a few here and there that refused to follow this dress code, then there would be major problems, there would probably be ultimatums; abide by the code or go on suspension

[Marcus Bryant]

http://www.gate.net/~rwms/UniformRay.html

Coincidence: Detroit kid shot because of $86 tennis shoes!

I am a firm believer that how we dress says alot about who we are.I am very
tired of the "thug" look alot of NBA stars taking a part of.

Why is it only a problem in the NBA?

[Ginofan]

http://www.gate.net/~rwms/UniformRay.html

Coincidence: Detroit kid shot because of $86 tennis shoes!

I am a firm believer that how we dress says alot about who we are.I am very
tired of the "thug" look alot of NBA stars taking a part of.

You still didn't answer my question. Your post came out saying that because Chauncy is dressed in a suit and Rip isn't that the suit is the reason that Chauncy was the Finals MVP and that Rip wasn't. When in REALITY, Chauncy EARNED the Finals MVP because of how he PLAYED on the court....NOT WEARING THE SUIT.

It's not up to you to decide what a person says about themself.

[Ginofan]

i bet you if the majority of the league complied and there were a few here and there that refused to follow this dress code, then there would be major problems, there would probably be ultimatums; abide by the code or go on suspension

Yeah I can see that..not kicking out but handing out suspensions. But having big name players like TD and AI on suspension for long periods of time (that is, if they absolutely refused to follow the code) I think it would just backfire on Stern in the long run with losing out on the money that those big stars bring in.

[Marcus Bryant]

How about a dress code for fans who attend NBA games? That should cut down on unruly fan behavior.

[MiNuS]

You still didn't answer my question. Your post came out saying that because Chauncy is dressed in a suit and Rip isn't that the suit is the reason that Chauncy was the Finals MVP and that Rip wasn't. When in REALITY, Chauncy EARNED the Finals MVP because of how he PLAYED on the court....NOT WEARING THE SUIT.

It's not up to you to decide what aperson says about themself.

What I am say-ing is that Chauncy is classy and doesn't have to wear a plastic mask to feel superior. Some people look and act like MVP's on and off the floor.
Dressing up elevates peoples selfrespect and also demands respect from other people.

[Ginofan]

What I am say-ing is that Chauncy is classy and doesn't have to wear a plastic mask to feel superior. Some people look and act like MVP's on and off the floor.
Dressing up elevates peoples selfrespect and also demands respect from other people.

you think Rip wears a plastic mask to feel superior??? Tim doesn't look like and act like an MVP off the floor because he doesn't wear a suit and tie??? Good grief.

[dbreiden83080]

But if it's "so stupid" then why have such strict rules at all? And I keep reading "well they are making $XXmillion dollars a year they should just do it", what does it matter how much money they are making? Does having money mean you shouldn't have the right to express yourself?

If you seriously think that people who are making millions do not have less of a right to complain then people who are making 10,000 a year constantly conforming to the rules then you are not even worth talking to.

[Ginofan]

If you seriously think that people who are making millions do not have less of a right to complain then people who are making 10,000 a year constantly conforming to the rules then you are not even worth talking to.

If you think that the amount of money you have determines what you have a right to then I'd rather you not talk to me, thanks

[Cant_Be_Faded]

The players of the 80's were partying on cocaine and pot 24/7.

But at least they were wearing suits

Steroids were popular in the 80's as well.

My friend Timothy Price who works at Pierce and Pierce used to take steroids in the 80's.

[Kori Ellis]

He doesn't have to wear a plastic mask to feel superior.

You do realize that he's been told by multiple doctors that if he breaks his nose again, his career is over.

That being said, he's trying to ease away from the mask this season I believe.

[Ginofan]

What I am say-ing is that Chauncy is classy and doesn't have to wear a plastic mask to feel superior. Some people look and act like MVP's on and off the floor.
Dressing up elevates peoples selfrespect and also demands respect from other people.

And Chauncy is sooo classy that he's even rumored to be involved in a gang-rape, what a classy guy! Does he demand respect from you now?

[dbreiden83080]

If you think that the amount of money you have determines what you have a right to then I'd rather you not talk to me, thanks

Single dumbest quote of all time

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Single dumbest quote of all time

Reagonomics worked!

[MiNuS]

Okay I give up!!!!

Snoop Dogg,for President!

[Spurminator]

Single dumbest quote of all time

Silence the wealthy!!

Damn yankees.

[kris]

Ginofan sees the pattern that P5MK and others are blinded too. This is about rights. I see David Stern as a boa constricter (sp?) further tightening his grip and inching towards the head. What will be next for the NBA? No rediculous hairstyles like Ben Wallace? That's not professional, right?

If someone comes up with a rule and everybody just follows it, where do the checks lie? David Stern at least needs to feel backlash from his rediculous dress code to know that resistance will be there next time he decides to tighten individual freedom.

Kip said something like if a rule comes up, you follow it. What kind of way of thinking is that? Think for yourself. That's why some kids have been molested by adult authority figures. You don't follow everything just because someone from above tells you to do it. I think the dress code is flat out stupid, but Stern's actions speak louder than the issue at hand. He wants everybody to conform to what he wants. He has to have it exactly so. In a business like the NBA, that's not how it goes.

Would you do something just because a police officer told you to do it? I wouldn't.

[PM5K]

Ginofan sees the pattern that P5MK and others are blinded too. This is about rights. I see David Stern as a boa constricter (sp?) further tightening his grip and inching towards the head. What will be next for the NBA? No rediculous hairstyles like Ben Wallace? That's not professional, right?

If someone comes up with a rule and everybody just follows it, where do the checks lie? David Stern at least needs to feel backlash from his rediculous dress code to know that resistance will be there next time he decides to tighten individual freedom.

Kip said something like if a rule comes up, you follow it. What kind of way of thinking is that? Think for yourself. That's why some kids have been molested by adult authority figures. You don't follow everything just because someone from above tells you to do it. I think the dress code is flat out stupid, but Stern's actions speak louder than the issue at hand. He wants everybody to conform to what he wants. He has to have it exactly so. In a business like the NBA, that's not how it goes.

Would you do something just because a police officer told you to do it? I wouldn't.

Blah, blah, blah.....

It's in the CBA, the Players Union represents the players and they agreed to this...

[phyzik]

Well, Since Kori is only leaving 1 dress code thread, and Im guessing this is it, ABC on channel 13 (time warner) is about to talk about the dress code in the NBA.

I think right after the women breast cancer segment which is on now.

*edited*

ok, next is something about same-sex marrage books in school, I know its going to come on though.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Ginofan sees the pattern that P5MK and others are blinded too. This is about rights. I see David Stern as a boa constricter (sp?) further tightening his grip and inching towards the head. What will be next for the NBA? No rediculous hairstyles like Ben Wallace? That's not professional, right?

If someone comes up with a rule and everybody just follows it, where do the checks lie? David Stern at least needs to feel backlash from his rediculous dress code to know that resistance will be there next time he decides to tighten individual freedom.

Kip said something like if a rule comes up, you follow it. What kind of way of thinking is that? Think for yourself. That's why some kids have been molested by adult authority figures. You don't follow everything just because someone from above tells you to do it. I think the dress code is flat out stupid, but Stern's actions speak louder than the issue at hand. He wants everybody to conform to what he wants. He has to have it exactly so. In a business like the NBA, that's not how it goes.

Would you do something just because a police officer told you to do it? I wouldn't.

what a load of crap! Spare us the "civil rights" speech!! Its in the same stupid category as Jacksons "racism" claim! I say keep increasing the fines until those morons learn that not everything has to go their way!

[Spurminator]

Yeah! those richie riches!