headband ban stands

[DutchJazzer]

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.

you just dont get it do you.
he was allowed to wear socks because everyone was wearing socks.

 

[NotDeadYet]

With Jerry, it was all about TEAM. Lombardi was the same with the Packers. Do everything as a TEAM, which includes attire, which includes headbands. I've heard Jerry Jerry explain he was NOT personally opposed to headbands but someone on the team didn't want to, so he disallowed it. Didn't know 'bout the dark shoes thing; kinda shows Jerry was true to his word.
Back when New Orleans got an NFL team, the Packers went there to play a game, only to find some hotels would not serve blacks. Lombardi said fine, the TEAM would find another hotel. Perfect answer, IMO. Showed all the players he took TEAM unity seriously and demonstrated it!

 

[write4u]

The headband rule is RIDICULOUS, period. I used to run in road races and wore a headband out of necessity because my forehead used to sweat so much and it got in my eyes. I expect there are athletes out there who have the same problem. So, headbands are not necessarily a fashion statement, but something functional. In any case, how does it interfere with a guy's play on the court. At the same time, Jerry allowed tattoos. To my way of thinking, they are more egregrious to that mentality and are totally a fashion statement and have no functional purpose whatsoever.

 

[Surely]

I think you guys have all missed the obvious solution. Headbands = not okay. Wristbands = okay. So all you have to do is wear a wristband on your head. Problem solved.

 

[Dr. Jones]

First of all, "He used to wear a headband" is funny.

Second of all, I think Ty knows the importance of not trampling over Jerry's legacy. Change the offensive and defensive schemes, of course. But there is no need to change the culture right away (if at all). He can decide to loosen that one at a later time, but for now the 'no headband' rule is actually a good thing. It says, "We're still the Jazz, and you're with us or you're gone." It's kinda stupid, really, but a good thing under the current situation.

Good take. I think banning headbands is dumb, but you at least temporarily changed my mind.

 

[Dr. Jones]

With Jerry, it was all about TEAM. Lombardi was the same with the Packers. Do everything as a TEAM, which includes attire, which includes headbands. I've heard Jerry Jerry explain he was NOT personally opposed to headbands but someone on the team didn't want to, so he disallowed it. Didn't know 'bout the dark shoes thing; kinda shows Jerry was true to his word.
Back when New Orleans got an NFL team, the Packers went there to play a game, only to find some hotels would not serve blacks. Lombardi said fine, the TEAM would find another hotel. Perfect answer, IMO. Showed all the players he took TEAM unity seriously and demonstrated it!

I get your point, but wow is that different from the headband issue.

 

[moevillini]

Wonder what would happen if I guy shaved or dyed his hair to make it look like a headband, or maybe got a headband tattoo?

 

[fallenchicken]

Fascists.

 

[fallenchicken]

Wonder what would happen if I guy shaved or dyed his hair to make it look like a headband, or maybe got a headband tattoo?

He would be traded to the Nuggets.

 

[Urzajazz]

each employer can have different uniform rules. some teams allow them, others do not. if you are employed by someone you adhere to their dress code policies. Josh Howard understands this.

 

[Dr. Jones]

each employer can have different uniform rules. some teams allow them, others do not. if you are employed by someone you adhere to their dress code policies. Josh Howard understands this.

YES sir!

 

[cowhide]

First of all, "He used to wear a headband" is funny.

Second of all, I think Ty knows the importance of not trampling over Jerry's legacy. Change the offensive and defensive schemes, of course. But there is no need to change the culture right away (if at all). He can decide to loosen that one at a later time, but for now the 'no headband' rule is actually a good thing. It says, "We're still the Jazz, and you're with us or you're gone." It's kinda stupid, really, but a good thing under the current situation.

I don't think Sloan's legacy has anything to do with it. Corbin is not waking up and saying what would Jerry do. I just think the Jazz as an organizaition are trying to cultivate an image of team play so having individual fashion statements takes away from this goal. Personally, I think headbands look stupid.