2012/2013 NBA thread: This thread is POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Doc Samson]

What these guys are wearing is a reflection of urban culture at this time, not the other way around, whether you agree with it or not.

When Allen Iverson started with the cornrows, tats, and extra baggy shorts & clothes, it wasn't something he created. All he did was bring to the NBA what kids were wearing in the street at the time. Michael Jordan wearing the gold chain, hoop earring & longer shorts (in comparison to the 80's players) was the exact same thing.

I don't know how many of you guys are minorities, live in urban environments or frequent multicultural bars & clubs, but black & brown kids have been wearing skinny jeans & metro-sexual style clothing for at least the last 3-4 years. It's a few generations removed from mine, so I do find it odd and funny but I don't have a real issue with it, it's their expression for their generation, not mine. And if you're over 30, not yours either.

The players are just trying to make their own statement in the NBA by bringing that to the forefront. My question is, why are you guys so bothered by it? If people were so bothered by the super big clothes hanging off their ass years ago, how can you be bothered by super slim & tight? Can't have it both ways. And young black kids from urban areas will always reflect and represent their culture and style of their particular time, it's that simple...

[L.A.]

I live in the hood and believe me no one dresses like westbrook! Idk what these players are smoking

[Doc Samson]

Every hood's a little different. Over where I'm at, I see it. Not to the extent of the NBA players, because they're always gonna turn it up. But I've been seeing it for at least 3 years. And the young entertainers/rappers certainly be on it longer than that.

[DoomsdayApex]

Originally Posted by L.A.

I live in the hood and believe me no one dresses like westbrook! Idk what these players are smoking

Me too. I grew up in all-black and chico neighbors (from South Cali to South Florida) and I don't remember dudes dressing up like Westbrook. Virtually every guy in the hood wore black/white tees or Lowrider shirts and saggy pants.

[DoomsdayApex]

Originally Posted by Doc Samson

Every hood's a little different. Over where I'm at, I see it. Not to the extent of the NBA players, because they're always gonna turn it up. But I've been seeing it for at least 3 years. And the young entertainers/rappers certainly be on it longer than that.

I don't mean to get racial up in here, but isn't the African-American community extremely homophobic? In most of these places, a person wearing a metro-sexual outfit would get mocked all day long.

[Doc Samson]

Originally Posted by DoomsdayApex

I don't mean to get racial up in here, but isn't the African-American community extremely homophobic? In most of these places, a person wearing a metro-sexual outfit would get mocked all day long.

It used to be that way. And blacks still are homophobic in the traditional sense, but as far as "fashion" kids have been wearing skinny jeans with tight shirts for awhile now. Like I said, it's not to the level of the NBA guys because these kids don't have the access to shop in the same places, and not every single kid is on that just like every single kid wasn't on the super baggy white T's & jeans. But the general basis of it, is what the culture is now in most places.

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by Doc Samson

What these guys are wearing is a reflection of urban culture at this time, not the other way around, whether you agree with it or not.

When Allen Iverson started with the cornrows, tats, and extra baggy shorts & clothes, it wasn't something he created. All he did was bring to the NBA what kids were wearing in the street at the time. Michael Jordan wearing the gold chain, hoop earring & longer shorts (in comparison to the 80's players) was the exact same thing.

I don't know how many of you guys are minorities, live in urban environments or frequent multicultural bars & clubs, but black & brown kids have been wearing skinny jeans & metro-sexual style clothing for at least the last 3-4 years. It's a few generations removed from mine, so I do find it odd and funny but I don't have a real issue with it, it's their expression for their generation, not mine. And if you're over 30, not yours either.

The players are just trying to make their own statement in the NBA by bringing that to the forefront. My question is, why are you guys so bothered by it? If people were so bothered by the super big clothes hanging off their ass years ago, how can you be bothered by super slim & tight? Can't have it both ways. And young black kids from urban areas will always reflect and represent their culture and style of their particular time, it's that simple...

I'm 26 and trust me, I'm down with the latest fashions. But these guys are taking skinny jeans and ugly ass shirts to whole new levels. To the point where it almost is like a satirical take on the latest trends.

[Mister J]

I sense a bump for Darthphere's fashion thread coming.

edit: House of Style thread. Whatever. Leave me alone.

[Darthphere]

Same thing brah.

[Mr. Dent]

Has anyone retired with 35,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, and 8,000 assists? Because that's what Lebron is on pace for.

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dent

Has anyone retired with 35,000 points, 9,000 rebounds, and 8,000 assists? Because that's what Lebron is on pace for.

Those are all garbage stats unless he wins 17 rings.

[Doomed_hero]

could anyone else do with out the music intro at the all star game?

[Trainwreck2100]

live sports should eliminate live music period, all live acts are crap now they don't need talent anymore

[Trainwreck2100]

harden with mark henry intro

[Doomed_hero]

its just annoying. just say who is playing and get on with it, dont give us a untalented artist who sings two words and is followed by a pre recorded singer.

[CConn]

Dwight been traded yet?

[Trainwreck2100]

Always fun to watch Pop alongside Spoelstra, it's like looking at a rocket scientist next to a high school drop out

[SpideyVille]

Originally Posted by Darthphere

Those are all garbage stats unless he wins 17 rings.

But, I thought you can't measure success by the number of rings you have, at least that's what Lebron said the other day.

Originally Posted by Doomed_hero

could anyone else do with out the music intro at the all star game?

Yeah, it almost seems like the music and intros is longer than the actual game.

[SpideyVille]

Originally Posted by Trainwreck2100

Always fun to watch Pop alongside Spoelstra, it's like looking at a rocket scientist next to a high school drop out

[DoomsdayApex]

Originally Posted by SpideyVille

But, I thought you can't measure success by the number of rings you have, at least that's what Lebron said the other day.

Dan Marino never made it to the Superbowl, but he's still remembered as one of the greatest QBs of all time. Peyton has only won one but he'll still go down as perhaps the greatest QB of all time when it's all said and then.

Kobe was measured by the rings he won without Shaq but do you believe that would have mattered a decade after retirement? Fans likely would referred to him as the greatest Laker in franchise history and a Top 5-10 player to ever grace the sport.

[Trainwreck2100]

Alicia Keyes sings her New York song at a Texas all star game AGAIN

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by SpideyVille

But, I thought you can't measure success by the number of rings you have, at least that's what Lebron said the other day.

My sarcasm must be broken.

[Trainwreck2100]

oh no kobe just stuffed Lebron, these last few minutes gon be good

[Doomed_hero]

love Kobe. Micheal comes out and says something about him and lebron, everyone is talking about Lebron being the next Jordan. Lebron answers to the media, Kobe gives his on the court.

[Trainwreck2100]

Something tells me we are going to see those blocks replayed quite a few times. That was so bad nike is going to have to try confiscating all thee tapes