Okay, so the other day I was watching an NBA game, and I noticed something kinda weird. None of the coaches were wearing suits. It got me thinking, “Why don’t NBA coaches wear suits anymore?” I mean, they used to, right? So, I started digging around to find out what was up.
First, I hit up some sports forums. I started reading through a bunch of threads and saw a lot of people were talking about the same thing. Some folks said it started during the NBA Bubble in 2020. You know, when they were playing in Orlando because of the whole pandemic situation? Apparently, it was a more casual vibe, and the coaches started wearing polos and quarter-zips instead of suits. It was a temporary change at that time.
Digging Deeper
Then, I wanted to see if there was anything official from the NBA about it. I read a few articles, and it seems like the league relaxed the dress code for coaches during the Bubble, and it just kind of… stuck. No one said anything official but it just kept on being the new norm.
- Started searching on forums. Lots of people were also wondering the same thing.
- Looked for official NBA statements. Didn’t find a definitive one, but it seems like the relaxed dress code from the Bubble became the new norm.
- Read some articles from sports news sites. Many pointed out that the change was more about comfort and practicality.
I also saw some people saying that the change was about comfort and practicality. Makes sense, I guess. Coaches are up and down, pacing the sidelines, and probably get pretty sweaty during a game. A suit might not be the most comfortable thing to wear in that situation. I can imagine after 48 minutes of intense game time, no one wants to be in a suit and tie anymore.
Another thing I found out was that some coaches actually like the change. They said it makes them feel more connected to the players, who are obviously not wearing suits either. It’s like they’re more part of the team or something. And there are also people saying that suits were just to fit in the business scene, but now it’s not necessary anymore.
So, from what I gathered, the whole “no more suits” thing for NBA coaches seems to be a combination of the relaxed rules during the Bubble, a desire for more comfort, and maybe a shift in the overall culture of the league. It’s interesting how something that started as a temporary change can become the new normal, right? It made me really start thinking about it. That’s why I kept reading about it.
Anyway, that’s what I found out about why NBA coaches don’t wear suits anymore. It’s not some big conspiracy or anything, just a change that happened and everyone seems to be okay with it. Times change, and so do dress codes I guess!
