Roger Clemente Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Anyone notice on the Lakers uniforms that Shaq and Kobe (I haven't noticed it on anybody else) have these black stripes going across the front from the collar to the left arm-hole? What are these and what are they for? I'm thinking maybe they are in memory of Chick Hearn, but I could be wrong.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I think you're right - it's for Chick Hearn.I can't stand the Lakers, but Chick was first-class all the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMS1122 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 i think they were for chick too GMS on dribbbleErie Apparel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Hey guys, I don't think that's why. I think they've worn those for a few years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 No, they are in remembrance of Chick Hearn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 select players on other teams wear similar bands on their jerseys too, so i don't think it's for chick. maybe it's for captaincy, i'm not sure but that's what i assume. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 No -- they are for Chick (!).They've only worn them THIS season, and every player on the team wears them, not just the "captains"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiznit1083 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Ah ha! picture from the 2000 championship season and shaq has the black band on.Shaq 2000 Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Ok...so they wore them then as well.I'll look into who it was, but these are representative of people in the organization who have died.That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cola Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 I agree and have also seen them wear the black bands in the past, but I have heard commentary and also found an article last night stating that the reason for THE current bands were for Chick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckguy14 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 They're the yankees of the NBA. Since a team is filled with tradition, when someone passes on, they were the black stripe in remembrance. 2004 San Jose Sharks 7th Man Fan of the Year San Jose Gold Miners - 4x Lombardi Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegame4219 Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 i heard of the yankees wanting to do this since a few of people in there oganizaton kept bitting the big one (for lack of a better term). Its in honor of everyone that has died. I think this it what it is for but i can try to ask some1 in the lakers organization if u guys want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazberg Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Yeah, it's for people who've died. The first time I remember a team doing it was the Bulls back when Michael Jordan's father was murdered. I think the Lakers are getting a little carried away though, it seems like they've worn them practically every year. They kinda lose meaning after a while. charles-noerenberg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruColor Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 NBA teams have been doing this for years and years. Which is why I'm so perplexed by this arguement.NFL and MLB teams do this all the time too; can't speak for hockey teams though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Clemente Posted May 1, 2003 Author Share Posted May 1, 2003 NHL teams usually have a special patch made in dedication.The Hurricanes wore a small number 3 on a black circle in memory of Steve Chaisson.The Kings last year wore that "AM" American flag patch in honor of Ace Bailey and Mark Davis(?) who died in the World Trade Center disaster. The Rangers had that red and blue twin towers patch, but as far as I know, it wasn't for anybody specifically. The Captials had a patch too, but I don't know what it was.The Canadiens (and Expos!) wore a small #9 on their sleeves in honor of Maurice Richard.I think the Maple Leafs had a little green clover on their sweaters when King Clancy died, I'm not certain on this one.The Blue Jackets wore a little heart with B.N.C. inside it on their helmets in honor of Brittany Cecil, the fan who died from getting hit by a puck.There are plenty more I'm sure, but I can only think of these off the top of my head.I wouldn't be surprised if the Oilers had a patch next season as two of their founding members have passed away over the past few months.--Roger "Time?" Clemente. Follow me on Twitter if you care: @Animal_Clans.My opinion may or may not be the same as yours. The choice is up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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