Why is Rip wearing a headband?

[DStebb716]

Thought the Bulls had a no headband rule? :confusedshrug:

[iDefend5]

He is the only one allowed to wear it because it is for his mask. .

[Yung D-Will]

After all these years Rip's headband is infused into his forehead

[DStebb716]

I figured it was a facemask thing. He has no reason to wear that still, not sure why he does.

[hoopaddict08]

Chicago is allowing Rip to wear it.

They did the same thing with Ben Wallace.

[ballinhun8]

I was under the impression it was a Scott Slopes rule.

[Clippersfan86]

Uh that's a bit stupid. WTF is the "no headbands" rule all about?

[Dwade305]

Uh that's a bit stupid. WTF is the "no headbands" rule all about?
So teams like the early 2000's clippers dont exist ever again

[Clippersfan86]

So teams like the early 2000's clippers dont exist ever again

That would be a damn shame! Run N Gun Clips were awesome... :rockon:

[Rake2204]

That would be a damn shame! Run N Gun Clips were awesome... :rockon:
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[macpierce]

David Stern's favorite picture.

[(e)]

If a player really wants to wear one, they'll allow it.

And if you play like Hamilton did tonight, then whatever makes them happy. Awesome game from him tonight, he fit in perfectly.

[Clippersfan86]

David Stern's favorite picture.

:roll: . Can't leave out Odom. He wore a headband with Clips too.

[GOBB]

Uh that's a bit stupid. WTF is the "no headbands" rule all about?

Same as the Yankees no facial hair rule. Just something I think Skiles didnt approve of. I'm not sure if the Bulls still follow the rule. I too like ballinhun was under the impression that was a Skiles rule. Bulls fan that true?

[Clippersfan86]

Same as the Yankees no facial hair rule. Just something I think Skiles didnt approve of. I'm not sure if the Bulls still follow the rule. I too like ballinhun was under the impression that was a Skiles rule. Bulls fan that true?

Oh... I really had no clue. I just didn't know those kind of rules were around in the NBA that were team specific.

[Rake2204]

Same as the Yankees no facial hair rule. Just something I think Skiles didnt approve of. I'm not sure if the Bulls still follow the rule. I too like ballinhun was under the impression that was a Skiles rule. Bulls fan that true?
The Bulls still follow that rule. One of the first things I read about after the Rip-Bulls signing was the speculation that management may make an exception for Hamilton to wear his headband due to its use in conjunction with his face mask.

[Myth]

Oh... I really had no clue. I just didn't know those kind of rules were around in the NBA that were team specific.

Other teams have them too. Blazers do. They probably didn't want this mistake again (play the song): http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2008/06/30/can-i-get-a-headband

[Clippersfan86]

Other teams have them too. Blazers do. They probably didn't want this mistake again (play the song): http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2008/06/30/can-i-get-a-headband

I understand Blazers wanting to shed the Jailblazers stuff...

[Fatal9]

Headbands have been exploited every which way...


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[Clippersfan86]

Headbands have been exploited every which way...


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[burnsy87]

Same as the Yankees no facial hair rule. Just something I think Skiles didnt approve of. I'm not sure if the Bulls still follow the rule. I too like ballinhun was under the impression that was a Skiles rule. Bulls fan that true?

I always thought it was a Skiles rule. As far as I know that rule left when he did.

[Rhinox]

No the rule was because of eddie robinson. It came straight from Reinsdorf

[Myth]

I understand Blazers wanting to shed the Jailblazers stuff...

and to distance themselves from that song. Song sounds like it came from the 80s.

[Jasper]

Skiles is an As$....
(I hav no idea why that affends Skiles .... I hav to wonder if some player kicked his as$ so bad wearing a head band , that he doesn't want to be reminded. )

Rip doesn't wear a headband - his mask wears it.

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Was it Bonzi Wells or Outlaw , that used to wear a head band around their neck .... I remember someone did.

(I always laughed at Fish wearing his like ear muff's)

[Rake2204]

I always thought it was a Skiles rule. As far as I know that rule left when he did.
From a couple of days ago:

Whether Hamilton will be allowed to wear his signature headband remains to be seen.

“To be honest with you, that hasn’t even come up yet,” general manager Gar Forman said. “That’s a good question that I don’t have an answer for right now.”

The Bulls wouldn’t let Ben Wallace wear a headband when he came to Chicago from Detroit in 2006. Hamilton not only wears a headband but also a mask after twice breaking his nose.

“We haven’t allowed headbands,” Forman said. “I don’t know if with the mask that’s required and where he is with the mask. That’s something we’ll look into.”

Hamilton wasn’t aware of the Bulls’ long-standing team policy.

“Headband, mask, that’s my look,” he said. “That’s like my cape. I can’t live without it. I can’t play without it. That’s my twist.”

Coach Tom Thibodeau said he just wants Hamilton to wear whatever makes him feel confident.

“I’m comfortable with the mask,” he said. “If it helps him shoot, whatever he needs, I’m all for it.”
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/9468078-579/rip-gets-his-no-32-but-headband-hasnt-been-addressed.html

[hammer2010]

So teams like the early 2000's clippers dont exist ever again

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3175849973_6feeef0a5d.jpg

These players really shot themselves in the foot when they started wearing headband doo-rags and shit. :facepalm

[MostHated305]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3175849973_6feeef0a5d.jpg

These players really shot themselves in the foot when they started wearing headband doo-rags and shit. :facepalm

Bling Era NBA

:rockon:

[hops and stops]

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These players really shot themselves in the foot when they started wearing headband doo-rags and shit. :facepalm

what ever happened to Darius Miles? didn't he return to the NBA after that injury controversy in 2009?

[dee-rose]

It was just a Skiles thing. And I don't think they wanted to change the rule for the sake of James Johnson:lol

[GoldNugg21]

what ever happened to Darius Miles? didn't he return to the NBA after that injury controversy in 2009?


I feel like he tried, but was too fat.

[Kobr]

I feel like he tried, but was too fat.

when the hell has Miles ever been fat? I only remember him being on the skinny side

http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/349/3490763/30_2009/17/darius-miles.jpg

[d.bball.guy]

Headbands have been exploited every which way...


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[Collie]

when the hell has Miles ever been fat? I only remember him being on the skinny side

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[Myth]

what ever happened to Darius Miles? didn't he return to the NBA after that injury controversy in 2009?

He played just enough to get revenge on Portland by making them lose salary money. Then he went to being lazy and a criminal.

[coin24]

So rip is still wearing that shitty mask?:facepalm

[nashwade]

cos without the headband he looks like an idiot in that mask

[mika]

So if the headband rule didn't exist in Chicago would LeBron be there instead of Miami?

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[LilEddyCurry]

No wonder lebron did not go to Chicago it all makes sense now

[Burgz]

Same as the Yankees no facial hair rule. Just something I think Skiles didnt approve of. I'm not sure if the Bulls still follow the rule. I too like ballinhun was under the impression that was a Skiles rule. Bulls fan that true?

i dont think its skiles rule specifically, jerry sloan had that rule in Utah, same with Pat Riley in Miami as do a lot of college coaches

[Done_And_Done]

Headbands have been exploited every which way...
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Ugh @ Wayne Chislm syndrome. Just downright infuriates me in every sense of the word...

[Pharcyde]

I think there was a player who pretended to strangle himself with his headband in the Skiles era and then they banned them? Maybe I dreamed that once.

[Mavsfan31]

Yeah, don't the Jazz have that rule too? Just thought of it bc once D-Will left he's been wearing one on the Nets

[copper]

Rip broke his nose a few times and he wears the mask as preventative measure...I believe he will require major reconstructive surgery if it is broken again.

[9512]

Not only is Rip wearing a headband (from the preseason highlights) but he gets to wear his 32. CJ Watson had to change his. :lol

[Rnbizzle]

Rip broke his nose a few times and he wears the mask as preventative measure...I believe he will require major reconstructive surgery if it is broken again.
This, I don't mind him wearing it to be honest, as long as he keeps playing like he did last night. :banana:

[T-Low]

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