headband ban stands

[Nate505]

Nah, you don't say. Brilliant analysis there. But the rationale behind allowing wristbands and not allowing headbands totally lacks any sort of logical consistency.

 

[Matthew Thomas Castleton]

You guys do realize that the Jazz are not the only team that don't allow headbands, right? The Bulls don't allow it either. I know there are a few other teams that have the same rules.

 

[Revolution 9]

It's sad that part of "Jerry's legacy" was/is the headband rule.

 

[Stifle Tower]

It's sad that part of "Jerry's legacy" was/is the headband rule.

It's a slippery slope...first you allow headbands, then players start jackpotting around.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

Sloan did it because it was a uniform issue. If all the players wanted to wear a headband, they would have been allowed. Sloan is old school to the point where he actually understands the meaning of the word uniform, one form. Same thing happened in I believe Deron Williams' second year. He wanted to wear black shoes on the road. Sloan wouldn't allow it unless all players wore them, and Williams convinced his teammates to make the change, so they did.

I imagine Sloan felt wristbands weren't obtrusive or conspicuous enough to take issue with. That, or it was Karl Malone.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Really lame. Not really important.

Whatever.

 

[Nate505]

Sloan did it because it was a uniform issue. If all the players wanted to wear a headband, they would have been allowed. Sloan is old school to the point where he actually understands the meaning of the word uniform, one form. Same thing happened in I believe Deron Williams' second year. He wanted to wear black shoes on the road. Sloan wouldn't allow it unless all players wore them, and Williams convinced his teammates to make the change, so they did.

I imagine Sloan felt wristbands weren't obtrusive or conspicuous enough to take issue with. That, or it was Karl Malone.

Ok, so it it's a standard "being the same" issue I wonder why Korver was allowed to wear the really high socks...they were certainly not "one form" compared to the others on the team, and they were definitely conspicuous.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Tall socks are not necessary or helpful equipment to play basketball. Wrist and headbands are very helpful. BAN THEM BECAUSE OF FASHION, I'M INCONTINENT.

 

[freakazoid]

I wonder if sloan did a jock check before games.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

Ok, so it it's a standard "being the same" issue I wonder why Korver was allowed to wear the really high socks...they were certainly not "one form" compared to the others on the team, and they were definitely conspicuous.

*shrug* Maybe he didn't think it breaking the uniform code.

 

[Gameface]

John Stockton Shorts aren't called John Stockton Shorts because everyone was wearing them.

Just like in the Navy, uniform means wear what I tell you to wear, and do it now.

 

[Revolution 9]

Ok, so it it's a standard "being the same" issue I wonder why Korver was allowed to wear the really high socks...they were certainly not "one form" compared to the others on the team, and they were definitely conspicuous.

Exactly. This never added up. A rule is fine if it makes any sense. Not allowing players to wear headbands is pointless. So is making beer 3.2 but I digress....