Coach Lee

Chapter 570 New Rules

September passed quickly, and October will come in a blink of an eye.

Training camps for NBA teams have begun.

Not long after the camp opened, NBA officials suddenly announced some new regulations.

The "dress order" was first promulgated:
“Players are required to wear business casual attire whether they are attending team or league events. No sleeveless shirts, no T-shirts, no shorts, no hair accessories, no necklaces...

For players who violate the dress code, the league will impose a fine of less than 50. "

Also specifically marked the activities of the team and the league refer to:

Players represent the team and the league in public events. These activities include meeting with fans, business activities with business partners, interviews with the media, and participation in third-party activities.Players get off the team car and enter the locker room after arriving at the scene before the game, and the activities from the locker room to the team car after the game are also public places representing the team and the league.

As soon as such a strict dress order came out, everyone was in an uproar.

We all know that America is the land of the free.Individuality, freedom, these are things that everyone would rather die to pursue! The NBA actually restricts everyone's freedom of dressing, and even restricts everyone's personality!This is absolutely not allowed.

As soon as the dress code came out, players such as Iverson, Stephen Jackson and even Tim Duncan stood up to oppose it.

Iverson said in an interview with the Philadelphia News Daily:
"I really can't accept the new regulations. I wear clothes to make myself comfortable. Not only do I not agree with this regulation, but I will resist it to the end."

Duncan usually likes to wear jeans and a long-sleeved open-neck shirt, or just a plain T-shirt, before a game.Regarding the demanding requirements of the league, Duncan was extremely "uncooperative".

“I think, if there is a decree, it will be very disappointing. I have never been asked about any attire, but I think everyone knows my choice.”

Francis said: "Since NBA players get such high salaries, it shouldn't be unacceptable to obey the rules and wear long pants. I have to say, those who make clothes will be very happy if the league makes such a rule." .”

Everyone thinks that they are free to choose their own lifestyle and their own clothing style outside of the game.

Especially black players, most of them come from the streets and the HIP-HOP culture has penetrated into their blood. Fat clothes, shiny platinum chains and Cadillac sports cars are part of their lives, and it is difficult for them to abandon any of them.

There are even more players like Stephen Jackson, who believe that the new rules are discriminatory and restrict the personal freedom of players.

After being processed by the media, this matter became even more noisy.

And Stern and the owners of each team have the same attitude, that is, indifference.

In their view, the dress code is an effective measure to shape the league's good image.Most of the people who go to watch NBA games live belong to the income group above the middle class in the United States. Most of them are well-educated, and they will be disgusted with some so-called exotic clothes.In order to get more rich people to come to the game, earn more dollars from these people and even the children of these people, every member of the league must meet their tiny needs in any aspect.

Of course, these will not be clearly told to the players.

So, the dress code was implemented in such a noisy way.

Surprisingly, Li Nan, who has always been very low-key, made an amazing move at this time.

When Li Nan participated in the team training, he was wearing a custom-made hip-hop version of business suits and formal trench coats!Carrying an LV limited edition handbag in this outfit is also more face-saving.

Then, Iverson also took action, and more people joined in.

Many players at the forefront of fashion have invented their own way of wearing.

This means that there are policies at the top and countermeasures at the bottom.

The players still have the same personalities.

The difference is that it looks much more pleasing to the eye.

An assistant was also full of praise for the president.

"The NBA has led the fashion trend, and this is all thanks to the president."

In such an atmosphere, the preseason is coming soon.

And before the start of the preseason, NBA officials made another mess.

"Rules for Judgment of Axial Foot"

1) The player receives the ball with both feet on the ground and can use either foot as the pivot foot.The moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot;
2) A player receives the ball while moving or dribbling,
a) If both feet are on the ground at the same time, either foot can be the pivot foot.The moment one foot is lifted, the other foot becomes the pivot foot;
b) Two feet touch the ground one after the other, the foot that touches the ground first is the pivot foot;

c) When one foot is on the ground, the player can jump off that foot and land on both feet at the same time, neither foot is a pivot foot.

At the beginning, everyone didn't know what this rule was for, but when the referee's whistle kept ringing on the field, everyone knew what was going on.

beep!
"Walk!"

beep!
"Walk!"

beep!
"Walk!"

Numerous walking violations appeared on the field in the preseason, and almost all players in the league who want to break through will encounter such a situation.

When catching the ball in sports, almost all feet touch the ground one after another. If you want to quickly break through your opponent, you will definitely strive for the speed of the first step.

To strive for a speed breakthrough, the action must be to lift the foot first and then dribble.But in this way, it is walking.Because the first step that many people habitually lift is the foot that lands first when you catch the ball, which is your pivot foot.

You lifted the pivot foot before you dribbled the ball. Didn't the referee blow the whistle?

If you dribble first and lift your foot later, you're missing the moment.Moreover, you must dribble the ball in place before each breakthrough.Once you do this kind of action, you will find that you seem stupid.

As soon as this rule came out, it immediately wiped out the breakthroughs of many people.

The half-step stealing tricks that Li Nan and Iverson often used were directly wiped out.

McGrady and Hill's first step was gone.

Some media raised doubts.

"Don't let the breakthrough, is this helping Shaquille O'Neal to the championship?"

Of course, there is no response from the alliance.

At this time, the first match between Michael Jordan and the newly promoted No. [-] pick came.

Everyone wants to see if Michael Jordan has really returned to his peak form, to see if the newly promoted No.

The result came out quickly.

85-95
The Wizards beat the Eagles at home.

Michael Jordan is really recovering well.As for the strength of the peak period, it still depends on the verification of powerful opponents.

而新晋状元姚亮的首秀表现却是让大家颇为惊喜。24分10篮板4助攻3盖帽没有失误，这是姚亮上场24分钟就拿下的数据。乔丹和姚亮的配合很是默契，华盛顿球迷只因为一场比赛就认可了姚亮。

And Michael Jordan's walking referee still didn't blow.Because it was Joe Crawford who whistled the game today.After the game, the old guy took the sneakers and asked Jordan for his autograph. After getting the autograph, Crawford even smiled.

(End of this chapter)