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I heard deshawn stevenson is out of the league because he refused to wear an eye patch on his cheek to cover up his piru tat
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I heard deshawn stevenson is out of the league because he refused to wear an eye patch on his cheek to cover up his piru tat
lawdog1
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It's 2014, man. Soccer moms and CEOs have tats these days. Really don't think it's something the NBA or it's fans cares that much about.
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For what it's worth, one of the NBA headquarters is an account of mine, there's been discussion about this around the office for quite some time.
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There aren't any sleeved jerseys in June.
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Tattoo theory makes sense but only 2 reasons for sleeved jerseys:
1. Ad space (it's gonna happen)
2. something new to sell.
1. Ad space (it's gonna happen)
2. something new to sell.
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Though this is true, you're mostly referring to soccer moms and CEOs who are in their 30's, possible 40's. Those 50-infinity ones, nah
these are the ones who still picture rap as throwbacks and band-aids on your cheek.I do agree with another reason it being another product to sell. Anything to squeeze more money out of people, just like adding playoff games or going from 64 to 128 NCAA teams
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How many of you are tatted?
I am.
I am.
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They reaching at unseen levels right now
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I think the NBA has moved away from their issues with tattoos (as society has). Look at how much LeBron is marketed sleeveless/shirtless, he's got a lot of coverage. And that doesn't prevent him from being the NBA golden boy like it might have 15-20 years ago.
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The sleeved jerseys are marketed to fans overseas (translation: soccer fans who like soccer-style jerseys). Then, factor in the Chinese market, because they'll buy anything NBA related.
lawdog1
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I haven't really even seen them in stores around here. I was in one place that had the baby blue sleeved Clippers jerseys and that was it. (I guess they sold because I was in the same store about a month after I saw them and they weren't there anymore). So, yeah, I don't think U.S. Americans are the target market for the shirseys.
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They're doing it for the money & overseas appeal, no doubt about that. As well as trying to cut back on the "thug" image that people like to attach to the NBA. The image perception isn't as bad as before when they enforced the pregame dress code but the league is still trying to find ways to clean it up.
antidope
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I wasn't trying to compare myself to anyone just asking a question. Always thought sleeves were commonplace amongst pickup ball and the like but the way people talk in here you think that they never wore sleeves ever.
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Wonder what Soccer players would think if they hand to wear pants
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I agree with this...but i don't now how a small little sleeve really covers that much up. I think its a great marketing strategy. Your average frail basketball fan isn't walking around with bball jerseys on...put sleeves on it and make the players wear it...it becomes more appealing then say your favorite teams t-shirt. Bron should have just worn a bigger shirt. He wears his normal jersey tight but i can see why the short tight sleeves could seem restrictive
lawdog1
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I'm not, but (as most everyone on here knows) I'm a lot older than most NTers. When I was a kid, the stereotype was that only prisoners and bikers had tattoos. It was when I was in high school that they started getting more mainstream. Still, just not my thing. But sometimes I take my son to the park and I'm the only parent WITHOUT a tattoo. I fully expect my son to get one eventually and I'm fine with it.
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This and this only...
Not too long ago teams only had one alternate if that.
Then they made like 3 alternates for the Cavs and Lebron. Now we've got nickname jerseys, Latin Nights jerseys, Christmas jerseys, sleeved ones, etc.
They can make money off of Lebron 20 ways instead of 4. Simple.
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Egg Zachary
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As long as it's a majority black sport, some people will always be calling NBA players thugs.
I am tattooed, in response to FinallyFamous.
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I agree with that too but I just wanted some to understand there was a little more to it than just the money/marketing aspect. Hell, the original plan was to go with long sleeves
but they knew the players weren't having that Truth.
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