This subjectively enforced rule left an NBA player with a bald spot

As someone who has never gotten a bold haircut, I can only envy those who have the guts to do something new and different and fun and free. But I don't envy Iman Shumpert. Because an NBA rule forced him to shave off his bold hair choice.

And despite that being public knowledge, many other players ran up against the very same rule! Lonzo Ball, pay attention! J.R. Smith pay attention! ...to a few things...

Please enjoy Joe Ali and I analyzing Rule H.5: The only article bearing a commercial logo which can be worn by players is their shoes.

Hosted and produced by Clara Morris and Joe Ali
Edited by Jiazhen Zhang and Ryan Simmons
Animation by: Phil Pasternak

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