How the NBA’s Controversial Dress Code Sparked an Unstoppable Fashion Revolution

How the NBA’s Controversial Dress Code Sparked an Unstoppable Fashion Revolution

Former NBA commissioner David Stern instituted the dress code, which went into effect at the start of the 2005–06 season. The policy has been relaxed since Adam Silver succeeded Stern in 2014, but the initial rollout – as with most change – came with controversy and pushback.

The code required all players to dress in business or conservative attire when arriving and departing games, on the bench when injured, and when conducting official NBA business.

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Players bristled at the announcement because the policy effectively banned oversized T-shirts, do-rags, jerseys, and other “hip-hop-inspired” attire.

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