why do basketball athletes wear uniforms?
138540
Because it's illegal for them to play naked.
250945
The jerseys are made of a lighter weight material since they are playing in the warmer climates of Arizona and in Florida.  It's probably also a marketing thing, where there's another team jersey that you can buy.
282956
There may not be jerseys around and the game sometimes moves to fast to stop and recognize a face. And they're guys, most of the time, so they don't too much care as long as the game is played. Also, most often games start out of nowhere, just a bunch of guys on the court, when theres enough its like "hey, lets play a game". Even when everyone agrees to meet there at a certain time, no one says over the phone lets pick team because one person maay not be reliable or someone better might show up the day of the game.
341221
They want to show that they are part of the team.  It was tradition for managers to also play for their teems at the same time they coached them.  Also MLB rules state that only uniformed players are allowed on the field.  (From MLB rule 3.15: No person shall be allowed on the playing field during a game except players and coaches in uniform, managers, news photographers authorized by the home team, umpires, officers of the law in uniform and watchmen or other employees of the home club.)
371002
I think a uniform is more fair practice. It puts everyone on an equal playing field by removing the quest of designer clothes to be popular. Kids are at school to learn, not for a fashion show. (Yikes I just quoted the Fresh Prince of BelAir)
904856
The NBA switched because the previous ball they were using were indoor balls only, the synthetic one's have an indoor/outdoor feel. That means they can sell more balls to the general public, the people like us who sometimes hoop outside at the park. Now, we can use the same balls the pro's use without worring about damaging a leather ball. With people like us buying the ball they can make more money.
71055
Same as the black stuff under the eyes of baseball players, and players in other sports - it cuts down on the glare from anything shiny - mainly, the sun.  It helps the visibility, so you can make the play.
1149926
Because most NBA GM's and coaches don't think street ballers can cut it playing organized basketball, so they don't even give them a chance.  They thinking that if that guy on the street is really that good then why ain't he go to college, or why didn't he just go over seas or something.  Its a form of stereotyping.
699214
Most wear regular underwear because boxers can ride up on you when you run.  Also, you need regular underwear if you want to wear the shorts that are like under armor.  These shorts protect you when you slide and are underneath the players uniform shorts.
677520
Boxers or kick boxers like Muai Tai; those guys are fit.\n\nTo answer your question.. Think ballers are in better shape since "game time" is longer. Think about it, they don't stop the game every few seconds like in football.
480119
It's called a sleeve.  Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson and Lebron James and some other players wear them too.  They are used to keep muscles warm to prevent injury.  Lately though, ever since Kobe started to wear them, a lot of players wear them and it is now considered more fashion than a safety precaution and they will probaly be banned from the league next season.
930875
why do soccer substitutes wear those yellow adidas or puma overshirts when they are on the bench?\n\nAnswer:\nTo distinguish themselves from the other players and to obey the rules of the soccer game.
146454
Pro football players wear them when they play outdoor games in the snow/cold.  Unless you are doing something similar, it's not ok.
71453
Uniforms take away an important part of individuality. What's more they don't address the real problems at schools. They just mask them with costumes.
1143825
they represent the future \nAnd So that this will encourage them To Be Professional Footrballers One Day.
362175
THIS IS DECIDED FOR 2 REASONS:\n\n1.-The team will play away or\n2.-The color of the jerseys of the  other team\n\nAll the teams have 2 jerseys in several occasions 3, 1 jersey for the home games and other for the amay games, if the jersey of the team has the same color of the jersey of the another team must be changed.\n\nHope i answer your question\n\nAtt Juanpapas8
283120
I play basketball all the time. I played 3 years for my HS team, but that was 5 years ago. I do it mostly to stay in shape and, because unlike other sports like baseball or football, I can play by myself. I can shoot for hours and get away from the real world. To be able to shoot in peace or play with friends is a big drawing point for me to the game of basketball.