On November 19, 2004, a fight between NBA players Ron Artest and
Ben Wallace escalated into a melee involving several other players
and many fans. The Palace Brawl, writes David J. Leonard, was a
seminal event, one that dramatically altered outside perceptions of
the sport. With commentators decrying the hip hop or gangsta
culture of players, the blackness of the NBA was both highlighted
and disdained. This was a harsh blow to the league s narrative of
colorblindness long cultivated by Commissioner David Stern and
powerfully embodied in the beloved figure of Michael Jordan. As
Leonard demonstrates, the league viewed this moment as a threat
needing intervention, quickly adopting policies to govern black
players and prevent them from embracing styles and personas
associated with blackness. This fascinating book discloses
connections between the NBA s discourse and the broader discourse
of antiblack racism. Particular policy changes that seemed aimed at
black players, such as the NBA dress code and the debate over a
minimum age requirement, are explored."
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