NBA players before the dress code

NBA players kept it pretty casual in the years before the NBA dress code came to be.

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 4: Guard Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers speaks at the post game press conference wearing a Seattle Seahawks cap after the 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics at the First Union Center on December 4, 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers won 99-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2002 (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - FEBRUARY 23: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers sits on the bench with an injured right shoulder during a game against the Detroit Pistons on February 23, 2004 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Chojnacki/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 14: Allen Iverson of the East All-Stars looks on as a spectator during the 989 Sports Skills Competition on February 14, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - MARCH 8: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers out with an injury sits on the bench during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 8, 2004 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Chojnacki/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 14: Allen Iverson #3 of the Philadelphia 76ers, in a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar throwback jersey, sits out the game against the Detroit Pistons March 14, 2004 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

03 Apr 2002: Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers wearing the Jersey of former 76er legend Hal Greer is all fired up as his 76ers take the lead in overtime against the Phoenix Suns at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. DIGITAL IMAGE. Note to user: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE Mandatorycredit: Jesse D Garrabrant NBAE/ Getty Images.

AUBURN HILLS, MI - JUNE 10: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons arrives before Game three of the 2004 NBA Finals between the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers on June 10, 2004 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Coyright 2004 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 6: Tracy McGrady #1 of the Orlando Magic wears an Alabama Joe Namath \"throwback\" jersey while on the injured list as his team plays the Detroit Pistons during a game on April 6, 2004 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 6: Tracy McGrady #1of the Orlando Magic on the injured list for upper back spasms watches with his teammates from the bench against the New Jersey Nets on February 6, 2004 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

MIAMI - JUNE 2: Rasheed Wallace of the Detroit Pistons arrives at the arean wearing a Franco Harris #32 Pittsburgh Steelers throwback jersey and carrying his championship belt prior to the Pistons' game against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs June 2, 2005 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 11: Rasheed Wallace #36 of the Detroit Pistons poses with his \"Championship Belt\" before their game against the Indiana Pacers in Game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on May 11, 2005 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - May 8: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics enters the stadium before game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2002 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan on May 8, 2002. The Celtics defeated the Pistons 85-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/ Getty Images)

DENVER - FEBRUARY 20: Carmelo Anthony and Sean 'P Diddy' Combs pose for a photograph during the 2005 NBA All Star Game at the Pepsi Center on February 20, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 3: An injured Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the action against the San Antonio Spurs on February 3, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Spurs won 103-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 17: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers, out with a shoulder injury, talks with teammate Kareem Rush #21 during a timeout in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on January 17, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 91-89. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #8 and Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers watch from the bench as both players are injured during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on January 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 97-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 5: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives before Game one of the 2002 NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets on June 5, 2002 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 7: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to Game two of the 2002 NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets on June 7, 2002 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 106-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Scott Quintard/NBAE/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 9: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives prior to game 3 of the 2002 NBA Finals on June 9, 2002 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Lakers won 106-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2002 NBAE (Photo by Ray Amati/NBAE/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 12: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives wearing a Michael Jordan jersey before game four of the 2002 NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets at the Continental Airlines Arena on June 12, 2002 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2002 (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/ NBAE/ Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers, out because of an injury to his right shoulder, watches the game against the Phoenix Suns at the Staples Center on January 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The Suns won 88-85 . NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

<p>INDIANAPOLIS - APRIL 21: Al Harrington  of the Indiana Pacers walks before Game two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2003 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 21, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 89-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)</p> <p> </p>

WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 09: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs watches the action against the Washington Wizards as he sat out due to an injured ankle as the Wizards defeated the Spurs 95-87 on February 9, 2005 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 15: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs sits on the bench injured during the game against the Golden State Warriors at The Arena in Oakland on March 15, 2004 in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 97-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY - FEBRUARY 25: Carlos Boozer #5 of the Utah Jazz looks on in street clothes during the game against the Boston Celtics at Delta Center on February 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Celtics won 109-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Kent Horner/NBAE via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - APRIL 02: New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd (left) and Kenyon Martin, who are both sidelined due to injuries, look on happily during second half of game against the New York Knicks at Continental Airlines Arena. The Nets steamrollered the Knicks, 108-83, to clinch their third straight Atlantic Division title. (Photo by Howard Earl Simmons/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 22: Newest member of the New Jersey Nets, Vince Carter, smiles as he attends his first home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers as a Net in street clothes due to his strained left achilles tendon on December 22, 2004 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO - NOVEMBER 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat stands on the sideline with an injured foot during the game with the San Antonio Spurs on November 12, 2004 at the SBC Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 93-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright: Copyright NBAE 2004 (Photo by Chris Covatta/NBAE via Getty Images)

DENVER- OCTOBER 26: Kenyon Martin #6 of the Denver Nuggets is seen in street clothes during player introductions against the Milwaukee Bucks during a preseason game October 26, 2005 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won 118-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY - DECEMBER 27: Andrei Kirilenko #47 of the Utah Jazz addresses the fans prior to the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on December 27, 2004 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kirilenko is injured and is expected to return to the team in mid-January. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE. (Photo By Kent Horner/NBAE via Getty Images)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 15: Center Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Miami Heat sits out an NBA preseason game against the Orlando Magic due to a left hamstring injury October 15, 2004 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa Florida. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 24: (L-R) Elton Brand #12, Quentin Richardson #3 and Michael Olowokandi #34 of the Los Angeles Clippers not dressed for the game due to various injuries sit courtside next to the players bench during the NBA game against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on March 24, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Rockets won 108-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 12: Rick Fox #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers eyes the action from the bench while dressed in his street clothes during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center on January 12, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Fox has been on the injured list since having left-foot surgery in May but has targeted January 28 for his possible return. The Lakers won 89-79. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 23: Baron Davis #1 of the New Orleans Hornets talks while sitting on the bench with an injury in Game two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at First Union Center on April 23, 2003 in Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers won 90-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 26: Injured player Bobby Jackson of the Sacramento Kings celebrates after the tough win against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 26, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is concenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 29: Sam Cassell #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves sits on the bench out of the game due to a back injury at the game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs on May 29, 2004 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2004 NBAE (Photo By David S. Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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