NBA Bans 'Ninja-Style Headware' <br />for Upcoming Season<br />.<br />The NBA allowed players to wear the headgear during the 2018-2019 season.<br />.<br />We didn't want to <br />cause a disruption by <br />intervening midseason.<br />, Mike Bass, NBA spokesman, via ESPN.<br />Several players wore the headgear on a regular basis last season.<br />.<br />The marquee players included Jimmy Butler, Jrue Holiday, <br />.<br />Montrezl Harrell, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jarrett Allen.<br />.<br />Teams were notified in May that the headgear would not be approved for the 2019-2020 NBA season.<br />.<br />The ninja-style headwear is not part of the NBA uniform and hasn't been through the league approval process.<br />, Mike Bass, via ESPN.<br />Teams have raised concerns regarding safety and consistency of size, length and how they are tied, which requires a thorough review before consideration of any rule change.<br />, Mike Bass, via ESPN
