The NBA extending its use of form-fitting sleeved uniform tops to its most cherished corporate showcase event—next month’s All-Star Game—raises an obvious question: Could we see the day when the league makes sleeved uniforms every team's primary one?
While such a plan apparently has not been discussed yet in NBA headquarters, a quick poll of 21 players revealed only two who would support wearing sleeved jerseys on a full-time basis. The poll included three league MVPs, five All-Stars, seven guards, nine swingmen and five forward/centers.
The lack of support is not that surprising; reviews from players among the 10 teams that wore the new-styled uniform on Christmas have not exactly been glowing. Even one of the two players in favor of them still had an issue with how they look.
"I don't mind them, and no I wouldn't be against it," he said. "Most players wear sleeves when they practice, anyways. I know I do, so, really, what's the difference? Just make them more pleasing to the eye. Not as 'in your face' as they are now."
The one player without any issu ...
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Article written by Ric Bucher