This year's NBA All-Star Game will once again feature sleeved jerseys, and several All-Stars have expressed skepticism about wearing the trendy uniforms adding they prefer to use the traditional sleeveless jersey.
It can be remembered that LeBron James, perhaps the biggest star in the league today, had earlier said that he is not a big fan of sleeved jerseys.
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, named a reserve for the East, is among those who have their reservations about wearing the sleeved jerseys. Eight months ago when the Pacers used sleeved jerseys for their summer league games, Hibbert tweeted "what is that?!? Keep away."
Now that he has no choice but to wear the jerseys for the All-Star Game, Hibbert told USA Today: "I haven't worn a sleeved jersey. But I'll try it on, and we'll see how it goes. Since it's the All-Star Game, I'm fine with it."
Another player skeptical about wearing the sleeved jerseys is Portland Trail Blazers star LaMarcus Adridge who told USA Today: "I haven't had a chance to really wear them yet, but my initial reaction was that I didn't think I would like it. I'm a shooter, and you don't want things on your arm. But I've heard that once you wear them, you don't notice anything."
Veteran Dirk Nowitzki had the same thoughts: "I'm an old school guy, so I'm not a huge fan obviously. The ones we're wearing, they're a little snug for me, I think, which brings out my physique a little too much."
He continued: "I'm old school, I like my jersey sleeveless and wide," Nowitzki said. "But, hey, it's the new trend and I guess I'm alright with it."
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