Updated: Oct 18, 2005, 3:43 PM

Vote: Does the NBA need a dress code?

Most NBA players can afford to stock their wardrobes with whatever clothes strike their stylistic fancy, but they'll all have a little less choice when it comes to what they put on this season.

On Monday, the league announced a new minimum dress code that will go into effect for the start of the regular season on Nov. 1. Included in the code are guidelines for what players are expected to wear when conducting team or league business, as well as strict guidelines on appropriate attire for players on the bench but not in uniform for games.

So what's this all about, SportsNation? Are you bothered by what players like Allen Iverson (right) wear? Is the NBA trying to fix an image problem? Or is this all much ado about nothing?

NBA's definition of "business casual" attire: A long- or short-sleeved dress shirt (collared or turtleneck) and/or sweater. Dress slacks, khaki pants or dress jeans. Appropriate shoes and socks, including dress shoes, dress boots, or other presentable shoes, but not including sneakers, sandals, flip-flops or work boots.

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Vote: Does the NBA need a dress code?

1) Does the NBA have an image problem?

2) How would you describe your level of interest in the NBA?

3) How has your interest level changed, if at all, in the last 10 years?

4) Are you in favor of the dress code implemented by the NBA for its players?

5) How important is the issue to you as a fan?

6) Do you feel NBA players generally dress less appropriately for conducting team and league business than other professional athletes?

7) Does it bother you when a player like Marcus Camby or Latrell Sprewell wears an old-school replica jersey and necklace to a postgame media conference?

8) Do you think the new dress code is an attempt to minimize the ''hip-hop'' image associated with the game's players?

9) Who should determine what players wear when engaged in team or league business?

10) Should the NFL, MLB and NHL use similar dress codes for their players?

11) What do you wear to work or school?

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Vote: Does the NBA need a dress code?

1) Does the NBA have an image problem?

2) How would you describe your level of interest in the NBA?

3) How has your interest level changed, if at all, in the last 10 years?

4) Are you in favor of the dress code implemented by the NBA for its players?

5) How important is the issue to you as a fan?

6) Do you feel NBA players generally dress less appropriately for conducting team and league business than other professional athletes?

7) Does it bother you when a player like Marcus Camby or Latrell Sprewell wears an old-school replica jersey and necklace to a postgame media conference?

8) Do you think the new dress code is an attempt to minimize the ''hip-hop'' image associated with the game's players?

9) Who should determine what players wear when engaged in team or league business?

10) Should the NFL, MLB and NHL use similar dress codes for their players?

11) What do you wear to work or school?

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