The NBA has arguably devoted more attention and funding to clean up their brand image than any other sports organization in the world. From banning certain types of clothing to being part of epic charity events, the NBA wants to give the world the impression that it’s all roses and candy in their organization. That’s far from the case and no sports organization is perfect in this crazy world we live in.
The NBA of today is very different from the NBA of decades ago. Situations and events that happened in the past may not have been looked down upon at the time compared to today’s standards in the sport. You may ask yourself what’s the big deal with this image? Well, if it involves two legends fighting, then it’s a big problem for a squeaky clean NBA.
Other images may represent an entire situation instead of just one moment in time during the game. This would involve a racist owner or official who loves to gamble. An image can say a thousand words and that’s why the NBA is so involved in their public relations department. With that said, we hope you savages enjoy these photos the NBA doesn’t want you to see.
15. Immaturity On The Court
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Lance Stephenson was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2010 and by 2014 he worked his way into an excellent role on the team. His ability as a defender was top level and he could make the open shot, giving him an excellent path towards greatness. His defensive prowess earned him the right to cover the best basketball player in the world, LeBron James, and did he ever disappoint.
His immaturity showed throughout the night as he would try to flop his way to a call and eventually blew in LeBron’s ear. His antics and hijinks in the game didn’t sit well with the NBA and the entire league. It was petty, bush league stuff and his career hasn’t been the same since. What Stephenson did isn’t basketball and the NBA would rather you not see it.
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