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Why Did The NBA Ban Ninja Headbands?

Why Did The NBA Ban Ninja Headbands?

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The ninja headband was banned by the NBA before the start of the 2019-2020 season because the NBA felt that there was inconsistency regarding the length and it raised safety concerns. The ninja headbands were also deemed “unprofessional” by the NBA. League spokesman Mike Bass wrote in a statement: “The ninja-style headwear is not part of the NBA uniform and hasn’t been through the league approval process. Teams have raised concerns regarding safety and consistency of size, length, and how…

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Why Do NBA Players Wear Headbands?

Why Do NBA Players Wear Headbands?

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Why do NBA players wear headbands? NBA players wear headbands to absorb the sweat from their forehead. NBA players are on the court for 48 minutes and they are constantly engaging in a lot of movement such as running, jumping, and shuffling their feet. As a result, they sweat profusely and that’s why having a headband is useful. The primary purpose of a headband is to get rid of sweat so it doesn’t get in the player’s eyes. NBA players…

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