NBA To Ban Mock Turtlenecks Worn By Coaches

[Overrated]

The NBA is implementing a new dress code this season -- but instead of being directed at players, it's the coaches the league is insisting dress up. No longer will coaches be allowed to wear mock turtlenecks under their suit jacket. Instead, a collared shirt is now required apparel.

[hwangjini_1]

thank god.

[Redz]

With this new policy, the old player dress code, and the ridiculous new technical foul policy, it appears that Stern will have players and coaches in his appropriate desired image.

Now it's time for Stern to portray his officials in an equally appropriate way....

With that in mind, the officials should borrow robes from Ric Flair and have their own introductions and entrance music.  Because they officiate like WWE officials.

I can totally see Lawrence Frank distracting the refs, while Doc bashes Lebron over the head with a folding chair.

[Finkelskyhook]

With this new policy, the old player dress code, and the ridiculous new technical foul policy, it appears that Stern will have players and coaches in his appropriate desired image.

Now it's time for Stern to portray his officials in an equally appropriate way....

With that in mind, the officials should borrow robes from Ric Flair and have their own introductions and entrance music.  Because they officiate like WWE officials.

I can totally see Lawrence Frank distracting the refs, while Doc bashes Lebron over the head with a folding chair.

LOL...If they can't see the messiah take 3-4 steps without a dribble right in front of them or see the slightly imposing  Shaq use 2-3 different pivot feet, what's next?  I wouldn't rule anything out.

Only Stern's focus groups know for sure....

[Eja117]

Woah, When did Roger Badell become the NBA commisioner?

[Finkelskyhook]

Woah, When did Roger Badell become the NBA commisioner?
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You'll know when superstars and the last man on the bench are officiated the same way like in the NFL

[Eja117]

Woah, When did Roger Badell become the NBA commisioner?
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You'll know when superstars and the last man on the bench are officiated the same way like in the NFL

I'm not so sure Farve, Manning, and Brady are officiated the same as Brian Hoyer, Jim Sorgi, and Keith Null.

[Edgar]

NBA Board of directors

Fashion aware

[cornbreadsmart]

     They should make coaches wear the team uniform kjust like in baseball. That would be both funny and disturbing. I've always thought baseball managers look ridiculous wearing the whole team uniform. It's kind of dumb when you think about it.

[cornbreadsmart]

     I also want to add that ridding the world of turtlenecks is a good thing. What an awful trend that was in the 90's. College sweatshirt with matching turtleneck, compliment jeans and shell toes or suede sneaks. I admit i caved to fit in as a teenager but I was sooo uncomfortable.Girlyman clothes! Soooo preppy. I was so relieved when flannel kicked in!

[clover]

I understand the need to have coaches dress neatly.  If NBA coaches were going the way of the Belicheck style sleeveless hoody, fine, change the rules.  However, SVG dressed neatly and professionally.  Whether he's wearing a button-down or a turtleneck, it doesn't make a difference to me.

It's the same thing with the players' dress code:  I appreciated the fact that the players are given at least some discretion in how they can dress, even if it's significantly more limited than it used to be.  http://www.nba.com/news/player_dress_code_051017.html  For instance, at games, a player can wear designer jeans, a sweater, and a sport coat, if he wants, or he can wear a full suit.  I think coaches should be given similar discretion (except for maybe the jeans).

I think the coaches should all wear leisure suits for their opening game--in a unified act of protest.

[MattG12]

NBA Board of directors

Fashion aware

That great big LOL has earned you a great big TP.

[Mike-Dub]

I wonder how far Doc had his tongue in his cheek when he said

"I really like Stan's style. I thought Stan really set the bar for the dress code. I think he should stay with that. I think it's nice."

Very true, especially coming from the best dressed coach in the league. TP.

The NBA is implementing a new dress code this season -- but instead of being directed at players, it's the coaches the league is insisting dress up. No longer will coaches be allowed to wear mock turtlenecks under their suit jacket. Instead, a collared shirt is now required apparel.

Lol haha  !  TP.

[Greenbean]

Finally. This has been eating away at me for years. I can finally enjoy professional basketball now.