Overview
- During Orlando’s game against the Bulls, sideline reporter Kendra Douglas reported that Suggs was told to begin games with his headband on his head.
- Suggs had been wearing the headband around his neck for warmups and the opening minutes before moving it to his forehead once he felt into the game.
- He has said the neck look nods to his high‑school “football drip,” describing it as part of his routine rather than a necessity.
- Coverage ties the directive to the NBA’s uniform and safety standards, referencing past rulings such as the 2019–20 ban on “ninja‑style” headbands and earlier headgear limits.
- Reports noted no formal league statement or announced penalties, as multiple outlets quickly amplified the broadcast account across social media.