basketball forever

Chapter 68 NBA Ban
When the teams were preparing for the run-in, the NBA officials suddenly announced a few news.

"Dress Order"!
Bear the brunt of this dress code.

"NBA players must wear formal business attire, regardless of whether they are in official activities held by the team or the league. Sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, shorts, hair accessories, necklaces are strictly prohibited... For NBA players who violate the above dress code , The NBA will impose a fine of less than 50 on the person concerned, please respect yourself, players!"

In the detailed explanation of the dress ban, NBA officials also specifically pointed out that the official activities of the team and the league refer to:
All public events in which a player represents the team and the league, including:
Meetings 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. This is also a public event representing the team and the league...

As soon as such a detailed ban request came out, the NBA was in an uproar.

The whole world knows that the beautiful country is a country that pursues freedom.

Freedom, this is something that the people of the beautiful country have to exchange for with their lives!

In the hearts of many people in the beautiful country, if there is no freedom, it is better to die.

In a beautiful country like the beautiful country, there is such a strange thing, to restrict the freedom of the players to dress?

This is absolutely not possible!
Everyone will not agree!

Not long after the dress code was issued, many NBA stars stood up.

Mostly black players.

Among them, the most conspicuous is naturally Allen Iverson.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Iverson is the one banned by the dress code.

Who are fans most obsessed with right now?
Iverson!
Who are the fans most like to imitate?
Iverson!
Because of their admiration, many young people imitate Iverson's appearance and dress up in cool hip-hop style.

Iverson is their role model.

But now the role models for young people are limited!
Iverson is not the master of law-abiding.

He took the initiative to find the media, and boldly stated in front of the Philadelphia media:

"This new rule is not aimed at me, is it? Haha, to be honest, I can't accept these things at all. I like hip-hop style since I was a child. Do you want me to change? Is this killing me? And, we But the most free and democratic country in the world, is this the so-called freedom? Isn’t the reason why I wear clothes like this is to make myself more comfortable? I will never agree with this broken rule, not only that, I will firmly Boycott it, boycott it to the end!"

Iverson's determination was supported by many fans.

Because of reaching the finals last season, and because of his extremely gorgeous style of play, there are really many fans of him.

"Allen, we support you!"

"Why are you targeting our Allen! It's not easy for him to lead the team alone. Are you trying to force him to death?"

"Aaron, stick to your personality and don't be hardened by unscrupulous NBA officials."

"We want freedom, we want the freedom to dress!"

Subsequently, more NBA players stood up.

Tim Duncan, who is a bit dull on the court, is actually a fashionable boy in private.

Duncan likes to look stylish in jeans and a long-sleeved open-neck shirt every time he shows up before the arena, or at events.

Although he is not a hip-hop style, his relaxed and simple dress was banned by the league.

It is impossible to prohibit my personal freedom, and it is even more impossible to prohibit my fashionable clothes!

People live a face, and trees live a skin.

Duncan takes his image very seriously.

For these harsh bans officially proposed by the NBA, Tim Duncan's face was full of "reluctance", my brother and I just didn't cooperate.

Before participating in training, some media interviewed him.

His answer was this:

"Before this ban, no one, no one has ever asked me or any other NBA players about any attire. Is such a decree really in line with public opinion? I think each of us knows our choice, we Neither will agree. If this ban is actually implemented, then it will be very disappointing. I can't stop it from being implemented, but I will never recognize its legality. For this, I will fight in the end!"

While most NBA players oppose the dress code, some NBA players seem to be bewitched.

Francis from the Houston Mosaic team said to the media:
"Our NBA players have received high salaries from the team, so it is not difficult to obey the league's regulations and wear appropriate formal attire. What I want to say is that I agree with these official NBA regulations and I am willing to contribute to them. Of course, I also want to say that those manufacturers who make formal clothes are probably going to be very happy.”

Except for Francis, a small guy, most players will not approve of the dress code.

Almost most people feel that outside of the arena, everyone has their own preferences.Small things like wearing clothes are everyone's personal free choice.No one can interfere.No right to interfere!
Everyone knows that blacks are mostly influenced by their street HIP-HOP culture.That is something that has been deeply implanted in their blood. How difficult is it to make them change?
Loose clothes, glittering chains, Cadillacs!

It's part of their life quest.

It's so hard to let them go!
After being rendered by the media, this dress caused a lot of noise.

However, the management and the officials have been indifferent. No matter how the players make trouble, they will not stand up. Their attitude is very firm. As long as you dare to violate the rules, we will fine you.

Then, many people raised their eyebrows and their wages were really deducted.

In the end, the players still can't do the official and capital side.

The salary is in the hands of others, you have to surrender.

Gradually, everyone had to obey the rules and wear the formal attire that made the league a better place.

There are more gentlemen, it seems that the alliance has suddenly improved its level.

The NBA officially stood up at this time.

Stern said to the media: "The dress code is for the league and to create a good image for the league. The NBA is the strongest league in the world, and the whole world is paying attention to us. We are the leader. Naturally, we want to set a good example for everyone. .The dress code is a move that works. Look how good our NBA is now."

The NBA caters to the tastes of middle-class American audiences.

The attention of the NBA continues to rise.

The assistant Duck Dan, who is different from human beings and ghosts, has been praised in front of the CEO several times.

"Now our NBA leads the fashion trend, President, you are really great."

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In this environment, the NBA preseason is coming soon.

And a few days before the start of the game, the NBA officially came up with some new rules for the game.

"Judgement rules for pivot feet"!
This rule description is very detailed.

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 first, everyone didn't care too much.

It doesn't make any difference whether there is this rule or not.

NBA players are full of confidence.

However, when the preseason comes and the referee's whistle keeps ringing, everyone will know that this is not easy.

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(End of this chapter)