An NBA makeover.

When the National Basketball Association imposed a business-casual, dress code this season, many prayers grumbled about having to modify their off-court attire. The baggy jeans, hats, over-size jerseys, and do-rags favored by players like Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers are now off Limits when on team or league business. Some teams, like the New York Knicks, already had strict dress codes. But NBA Commissioner David Stern decided that the league's image--battered by a brawl in 2004 between the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers that spirted into the stands--needed a makeover. Suits like Shaq's aren't mandatory, but pLayers must wear dress pants or jeans with a dress shirt and proper shoes [no sneakers, sandals, or flip-flops]. Chains, pendants, and medallions are out, along with wearing sunglasses indoors. Violators of the code are subject to fines.