Wednesday, January 16, 2013

"The Rise of the NBA Nerd"

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I think it is very interesting the way NBA players have strayed from their stereotypical way of dressing. In one aspect I like this change because it sends a message that NBA players don’t necessarily have to dress and act in the way that was previously expected. I like how it says that these guys can be both talented and smart. They don’t have to fit the stereotypical athlete form but can also show their own style as well. But at the same time it also makes me question what image and message they are actually trying to portray. Do they actually have a motive behind it or is it their own individual expression of style? Maybe they are trying to be an academic inspiration to kids both on and off the court, which would be great, but in this article their reasons for dressing the way they are were unclear. I’m not so sure what their motivation behind dressing the way they are was. To me it seems a little bit random and different when you’re watching a game and expect to see players dressed in the normal sweat outfits but find players in button ups and glasses in the traditional nerd style for their interviews.  I don’t think they are intentially making fun of the nerd way of dressing but I think it could somewhat come across that way. Never the less whatever their reasoning may be, weather sending a message or just expressing their own style, they have definitely made a big impact on the world of professional basketball.

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