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TVFactFan · 10-04-2005, 09:20 AM

Big a$$ kid who refuses to grow up and present himself like a MAN. This is why I can never like this a$$hole because he don;t want to wear a suit jacket? No he wants to continue to wear baseball caps and T-shirts. What a ******

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-04-2005, 10:36 AM

I am about sick of Allen Iverson and his thug mentality. He's 30 going on 13. What he doesn't understand is that he is a professional athlete. He should carry himself like a professional. How long do he thinks he's going to wear do rags and jeans? He acts like the league is trying to change HIM! That's not so. He needs to abide by the rules and stop being ghetto. Jordan and the rest of them never had a problem with dressing up. Just because he never dressed up in his entire life doesn't mean he got to bring that sh*it to the NBA! It is an honor to be drafted in the league, and this fool acts like a whining baby! Leave that sh*it at home!

isiahthomas · 10-04-2005, 06:04 PM

I'm taking Iverson's side on this dress code issue. He has a right not to dress up if he doesn't want to. I don't like to dress up either & i feel like a professional athlete should wear what he wants to wear when the team is on the road.

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-04-2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

I'm taking Iverson's side on this dress code issue. He has a right not to dress up if he doesn't want to. I don't like to dress up either & i feel like a professional athlete should wear what he wants to wear when the team is on the road.

Ain't nothing wrong with dressing up. I dress up for my job everyday. If it goes with the job then you have to deal with it. These are rules, these are suppose to be adult men, Iverson is acting like he's in grade school. For example, if you got a job in a corporate office, you're going to tell your boss you don't want to dress up because you want to wear what you want to?

TVFactFan · 10-04-2005, 06:49 PM

Iverson is only used to wearing a suit when he is in COURT-lol

isiahthomas · 10-04-2005, 07:30 PM

The reason i don't like to dress up is because i don't know how to iron clothes well hahahahahahahahahahahaha. I can iron some dress pants but i'm not good at ironing a dress shirt. If i got a job doing office work, of course i'd dress up. I'd look outta place wearing baggy jeans & a t shirt to a office job LOL.

isiahthomas · 10-17-2005, 08:36 PM

I read a article in the newspaper Saturday about the NBA's dress code. A lot of players are upset about it including Rasheed Wallace, Richard Hamilton, Marcus Camby. Marcus said he can't afford a suit & tie even though he's making millions of dollars hahahahahahahahahahahaha. The person who wrote the article said that NBA players today wanna look like bums LOL.

vashti1999 · 10-18-2005, 10:42 AM

NBA introduces new dress code

By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Sports Writer
October 18, 2005
NEW YORK (AP) -- There will be no more dress down days in the NBA.

The league announced in a memo to teams on Monday that a minimum dress code will go into effect at the start of the regular season on Nov. 1.

Players will be expected to wear business casual attire whenever they participate in team or league activities, including arriving at games, leaving games and making promotional or other appearances.

``If they're trying to change the image of league, that's cool,'' Suns forward Shawn Marion said.

While the league may be trying to present a better image to its corporate partners, some of its players fear that they may lose out on the core fan base.

``We don't really sell to big business,'' Suns guard Raja Bell said. ``We sell to kids and people who are into the NBA hip-hop world. They may be marketing to the wrong people with this.''

Some teams already have their own dress code in place.

Portland coach Nate McMillian is known for his strict rules, including bans on headbands and on cell phones on the team bus.

``It's important that the players understand they have to respect the game,'' McMillian said in August. ``They have to respect the league. And they have to respect the fans. You must be a professional at all times.''

Players will no longer be able to wear:

-- Sleveless shirts

-- Shorts

-- T-shirts

-- Chains, pendants, or medallions worn over the player's clothes.

-- Sunglasses while indoors

-- Headphones (other than on the team bus or plane, or in the team locker room).

Also jerseys and baseball caps will no longer be acceptable attire for postgame press conference.

``I think there needs to be some style improvement but at the same time it has to be with in reasons,'' Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett said.

Players will also now be required to wear a sport coat on the bench when they are not in uniform. The NBA already requires its coaches to wear sport coats, dress shirts, slacks and shoes on the bench.

``I think it is appropriate, definitely, on the bench,'' Marion said. ``I think you should be in a nice shirt and slacks.''

However, the new dress code may not be practical for every NBA player, especially Garnett and his teammates who live in the cold Midwest.

``Not everyone lives in Minneapolis going out in 20 below,'' he said. ``Not everyone wants to be in a suit and jacket. Hopefully they can go 50-50.''

TVFactFan · 10-18-2005, 11:23 AM

I see Iverson wants to dress like a Teenager forever

Brian Damage · 10-18-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Iverson is only used to wearing a suit when he is in COURT-lol

isiahthomas · 10-18-2005, 04:58 PM

The NBA is gay. Players should be allowed to wear whatever they wanna wear. Solomon so what if Iverson wants to wear baggy clothes. Ain't nothin wrong with wearing clothes that are comfortable to you. Everybody don't wanna wear suits & ties.

TVFactFan · 10-18-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isiahthomas

The NBA is gay. Players should be allowed to wear whatever they wanna wear. Solomon so what if Iverson wants to wear baggy clothes. Ain't nothin wrong with wearing clothes that are comfortable to you. Everybody don't wanna wear suits & ties.

At what age should a man stop wearing baseball caps to the back and baggy jeans and T-Shirts? 35? 40?

Dutabi84 · 10-18-2005, 06:09 PM

I think he's paid enough to "suffer" through wearing something non-fake gansterish while sitting in the stands for the 30 games he's bound to be injured for.

Brad Russ · 10-22-2005, 04:08 AM

I agree with Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, and Rasheed Wallace on this one. This is the NBA for crying out loud, not a freaking law firm. If there was some Dennis Rodman type character, that wanted to come to games wearing chaps, and a thong, I'd understand a dress code, but what's so unpresentable about hip hop clothes?? There's nothing disrespectful about that. It's disrespectful saying someone can't wear that in my view. Another reason this dress code is absurd, is because the teams play in some very hot places like Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Wearing suits in that kind of weather is like torture. If we have the freedom of speech in this Country, I think we should also have a freedom of dress as well. Of course there's exceptions to everything, but there is nothing at all wrong with the kinds of clothes that many players are currently wearing. I think David Stern is taking things a little too far with this. I may be wrong, but that's my feelings.

Brian Damage · 10-22-2005, 10:35 AM

If anybody is to blame for this dress code, it is most likely Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O'Neal. That brawl last year, is most likely why he wants a dress code. He wants to try and change the image of the league to advertisers.

10-04-2005, 09:20 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,125	Allen Iverson is going to challenge the NBA New dress code because he is a Big a$$ kid who refuses to grow up and present himself like a MAN. This is why I can never like this a$$hole because he don;t want to wear a suit jacket? No he wants to continue to wear baseball caps and T-shirts. What a ******

10-18-2005, 10:42 AM	#8
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	NBA introduces new dress code By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Sports Writer October 18, 2005 NEW YORK (AP) -- There will be no more dress down days in the NBA. The league announced in a memo to teams on Monday that a minimum dress code will go into effect at the start of the regular season on Nov. 1. Players will be expected to wear business casual attire whenever they participate in team or league activities, including arriving at games, leaving games and making promotional or other appearances. ``If they're trying to change the image of league, that's cool,'' Suns forward Shawn Marion said. While the league may be trying to present a better image to its corporate partners, some of its players fear that they may lose out on the core fan base. ``We don't really sell to big business,'' Suns guard Raja Bell said. ``We sell to kids and people who are into the NBA hip-hop world. They may be marketing to the wrong people with this.'' Some teams already have their own dress code in place. Portland coach Nate McMillian is known for his strict rules, including bans on headbands and on cell phones on the team bus. ``It's important that the players understand they have to respect the game,'' McMillian said in August. ``They have to respect the league. And they have to respect the fans. You must be a professional at all times.'' Players will no longer be able to wear: -- Sleveless shirts -- Shorts -- T-shirts -- Chains, pendants, or medallions worn over the player's clothes. -- Sunglasses while indoors -- Headphones (other than on the team bus or plane, or in the team locker room). Also jerseys and baseball caps will no longer be acceptable attire for postgame press conference. ``I think there needs to be some style improvement but at the same time it has to be with in reasons,'' Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett said. Players will also now be required to wear a sport coat on the bench when they are not in uniform. The NBA already requires its coaches to wear sport coats, dress shirts, slacks and shoes on the bench. ``I think it is appropriate, definitely, on the bench,'' Marion said. ``I think you should be in a nice shirt and slacks.'' However, the new dress code may not be practical for every NBA player, especially Garnett and his teammates who live in the cold Midwest. ``Not everyone lives in Minneapolis going out in 20 below,'' he said. ``Not everyone wants to be in a suit and jacket. Hopefully they can go 50-50.''
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10-22-2005, 04:08 AM	#14
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I agree with Tim Duncan, Allen Iverson, and Rasheed Wallace on this one. This is the NBA for crying out loud, not a freaking law firm. If there was some Dennis Rodman type character, that wanted to come to games wearing chaps, and a thong, I'd understand a dress code, but what's so unpresentable about hip hop clothes?? There's nothing disrespectful about that. It's disrespectful saying someone can't wear that in my view. Another reason this dress code is absurd, is because the teams play in some very hot places like Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Wearing suits in that kind of weather is like torture. If we have the freedom of speech in this Country, I think we should also have a freedom of dress as well. Of course there's exceptions to everything, but there is nothing at all wrong with the kinds of clothes that many players are currently wearing. I think David Stern is taking things a little too far with this. I may be wrong, but that's my feelings.
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10-04-2005, 10:36 AM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I am about sick of Allen Iverson and his thug mentality. He's 30 going on 13. What he doesn't understand is that he is a professional athlete. He should carry himself like a professional. How long do he thinks he's going to wear do rags and jeans? He acts like the league is trying to change HIM! That's not so. He needs to abide by the rules and stop being ghetto. Jordan and the rest of them never had a problem with dressing up. Just because he never dressed up in his entire life doesn't mean he got to bring that shit to the NBA! It is an honor to be drafted in the league, and this fool acts like a whining baby! Leave that shit at home!

10-04-2005, 06:04 PM	#3
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I'm taking Iverson's side on this dress code issue. He has a right not to dress up if he doesn't want to. I don't like to dress up either & i feel like a professional athlete should wear what he wants to wear when the team is on the road.

10-04-2005, 06:49 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,125	Iverson is only used to wearing a suit when he is in COURT-lol

10-04-2005, 07:30 PM	#6
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	The reason i don't like to dress up is because i don't know how to iron clothes well hahahahahahahahahahahaha. I can iron some dress pants but i'm not good at ironing a dress shirt. If i got a job doing office work, of course i'd dress up. I'd look outta place wearing baggy jeans & a t shirt to a office job LOL.

10-17-2005, 08:36 PM	#7
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I read a article in the newspaper Saturday about the NBA's dress code. A lot of players are upset about it including Rasheed Wallace, Richard Hamilton, Marcus Camby. Marcus said he can't afford a suit & tie even though he's making millions of dollars hahahahahahahahahahahaha. The person who wrote the article said that NBA players today wanna look like bums LOL.

10-18-2005, 11:23 AM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,125	I see Iverson wants to dress like a Teenager forever

10-18-2005, 04:58 PM	#11
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	The NBA is gay. Players should be allowed to wear whatever they wanna wear. Solomon so what if Iverson wants to wear baggy clothes. Ain't nothin wrong with wearing clothes that are comfortable to you. Everybody don't wanna wear suits & ties.

10-18-2005, 06:09 PM	#13
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	I think he's paid enough to "suffer" through wearing something non-fake gansterish while sitting in the stands for the 30 games he's bound to be injured for.

10-22-2005, 10:35 AM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	If anybody is to blame for this dress code, it is most likely Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson and Jermaine O'Neal. That brawl last year, is most likely why he wants a dress code. He wants to try and change the image of the league to advertisers.