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David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association, NBA instilled a strict rule of dress codes that athletes have to follow. He cites that NBA players are professional players that are broadcasted on TV in 215 countries. Children all over the world watch these players perform, as they inspire them, these kids admire them, and want to be like them. And that is why Stern wants the players to present a professional image. A lot of African-Americans or blacks argue that rule is instilled to conform black players to dress ‘white’, and that players should be allowed to wear whatever they want.

I disagree, but before I tell you why, I will show you some pictures.

Before:

Allen Iverson

Tim Duncan

After:

Carmelo Anthony

Dwayne Wade

Honestly, I think this new image is such a positive influence, it makes all the people watching these players want to dress better and present themselves better. As we know, the image of how we present ourselves is our ‘marketing’ of ourselves. Even if we may be good potential employees, if we dress like Allen Iverson, with his bling, revealed tattoos, cornrows, baggy clothes, others natural reaction will be that this employee will not takes his job seriously, and that his ‘personality’ is not suitable for the job.

Besides, it teaches people some sense of fashion. Some of these NBA players are really ballin’.

Redeem Team 08′, Team USA 08′, Beijing, Gold Medal
All proudly wearing USA’s Polo Ralph Lauren