Idiotic. Just Stern on another power trip. Every year the guy seems to excercise more and more muscle. The guy is a smug little tyrant. What is this really going to do? Nothing other than annoy the players. Are they gonna act differently? No. This isn't boarding school. Will people that hate the "hip hop" style start to embrace the NBA now? No.
I think it's a good idea. The funny thing is listenning to these players and their "above society" beliefs. Unlike everyone else in the working world, they feel that because they're athletes, they should be able to wear whatever they want during company time.
"I have no problem dressing up ... because I know I'm a nice-looking guy. But as far as chains, I definitely feel that's a racial statement. Almost 100 percent of the guys in the league who are young and black wear big chains. So I definitely don't agree with that at all." -- Pacers swingman Stephen Jackson, quoted in the Oct. 19 Indianapolis Star A nice-looking guy??? Jeeeeez....sure buddy maybe if you keep telling yourself that it will come true!
Can't Jackson still wear his chains, just not over his clothes? Would it still be attacking his "culture" then?
I think you nailed it right on the head. I don't disagree with Stern, especially in light of his clarification re: the stringency of the code. He wants to present a more professional image of the league and its employees, which in light of recent history, is perfectly understandable.
what's with these ex-knicks? one is looking for extra money, on top of the millions they are given that is, to dress himself, another to feed his family.
Jackson voiced no opposition to the bulk of the "business casual" demands in the NBA's new dress code, but he described the jewelry ban as "attacking young black males." "I think it's a racist statement because a lot of the guys who are wearing chains are my age and are black," said Jackson, 27. "I wore all my jewelry today to let it be known that I'm upset with it.
What does culture in paranthesis mean? What would be considered a culture, cowboy boots, a hat and a Chevy Silverado? Karl Malone was never told he coudn't wear his cowboy outfit. That's a lot more ridiculous than wearing a gold chain. If a group of people act, dress or behave in a certain way then it is a culture. Not your culture, but it is a culture. Wearing jewelry is part of the culture. What Jackson said is correct. Stern is attacking the hip hop culture (asking players to deviate from their daily routine and customs), so the players can be perceived differently by the non-hip hop ticket buyers. Where's the harm in what he said?
The gangster, prison image needs to go. It's a business and personally I like wearing suits. What are they complaining about? The NHL's dress code is far more strict.
So, who do you think are the hottest players in the game today. I think many people are misunderstanding the argument. I think we all understand that the NBA has the right to do this as a business. There's a difference between having the right and exercising that right in a dumb way. Now, mostly, this isn't too dumb, even though I think banning chains and what not is going a little too far.
I wouldn't consider cowboy hats and jeans as culture either. I put it in "" b/c that's what he called wearing chains. He can still wear all four, as long as they are under his close. Stren's just having them look professional while on company time. He's not attacking their culture. Lighten Up!!
After reviewing the def of culture, I guess everything you wear is your culture, just never thought of it that way.
Most of their professional lives they get to wears shorts and jerseys. IMO they need to stop whining. Its not racist for an employer to tell their employees to dress in a suit, much less 'business casual.' Valuing a corporate image that involves 'professionals' instead if street thugs isn't a bad thing.
