I can see how people can see this as a power hungry move by the NBA/Dictator Stern and honestly at first glance, I thought it was. Then, thinking about it, it does makes sense. NBA is still a business and anything that has the NBA logo should be worn correctly (and in an upright position in this matter) by it's employees (players) since they are representing that brand/company. I don't think anyone's employers in here would appreciate their employees wearing the logo upside down or in any awkward and wrong position.
this is sports...it's entertainment, not some stuffy office. stern's rules are almost as ridiculous as the time record companies were going to drug test the artists on their labels.
Jim McMahon showed everyone how you handle this type of situation: How long before we see some "Stern" headbands?
Instead of all these little rules, he should have one big rule, "Wear your uniform correctly." Then just fine all the guys who find ways to make the league look sloppy. As dumb as it is to make a rule about how to wear a headband, it is even dumber that the league has to make a rule about to wear a headband correctly. If the players would just grow up, this wouldn't be necessary. I went to a school with a uniform as a kid, and I was a dress-code rebel. I was always getting in trouble for untucked shirts and missing belts. And I'd find loopholes in the rules to make the uniform look sloppy without breaking literal rules. But, I've grown up since then. I don't have to rebel. I have an office job. And, I tuck in my shirt, wear a belt, keep my shoes nice, cut my hair, and look presentable. It's not such a huge sacrifice in the end. Rondo's 25 now; he's old enough to do likewise.
I know Stern is but the this particular issue is about respect and being decent. and it's common sense.
Has anyone else noticed how sloppily same players are tying their shoelaces? Completely unprofessional.
