New dress code for the NBA

The NBA has finally decided to set standards in player wardobe attire. Well, it's about time. Commissioner David Stern established a policy requiring all active NBA players to wear professional dress clothes during road trips. This is good for athletes and shouldn't cause a issue, but just like too many foreign players in the league it already has. Players have complained about the new rule, too accustomed to wearing whatever street clothes they prefer all the time. Well, that's changed whether players like it or not. Some superstar players have even had the balls to argue that if the NBA wants them to wear suits and ties why don't they get paid extra money, separate from their regular salary. This is being greedy as hell! Is it really that big of an inconvenience to spend a couple hundred dollars on nice outfits? It's okay though for these professional basketball players to go on wild spending sprees, buying expensive custom-made cars, mansions, jewerly, speed boats, home stereo systems with surround-sound, hookers, weed, or even a small island. They don't mind paying for these luxuries.

Whatever happened to just being grateful to have the ability to play basketball? Players who are whining and opposing the dress code need to shut up, accept and respect the regulation. It's not like the players are being forced to practice proper hygiene or hair grooming. Otherwise Ben Wallace would have to kiss his monster afro goodbye. To me, not wanting to wear fancy outfits doesn't make sense. Being privileged enough to afford such clothes is a blessing. I understand finding the right sizes is a problem for big guys. Shaq has to shop at the Big and Tall department stores, sometimes having to special order items. The point is the man has plenty of money. Special events or ceremonies he'll attend make it necessary for him to wear suits anyway. When you're a mega-millionaire a dress code is not too much to ask and should be the least of your problems. With the 2005-06 season fast approaching, players can hopefully see the need to sport their natural ability as well as a professional appearance.