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NBA Champion Exposes Unknown NBA Rule

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Megan Bruinsma | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 2:27 PM ET

Former University of Florida forward Corey Brewer revealed that at one point the NBA only allowed a baggy undershirt under special circumstances.

Brewer called himself a “baggy guy,” during his interview with CBS Sports. He said that he got away from his signature style in his NBA career because of regulations they had in place.

“When I first got to the league you couldn’t wear a t-shirt under unless you was hurt,” said Brewer.

Players' contracts stated under the player/team conduct and dress section that they must keep their uniforms tucked into their pants while playing and no t-shirts.

The compression shirt style that current NBA players like Anthony Davis adorn on the court is “all new” according to Brewer.

“Go back and look at like early 2000’s, you won’t see guys with t-shirts on,” said Brewer.

Brewer dove into his passion for the baggy shirt, shorts and headband style that he dressed himself in during his career at UF from 2004-07.

In his three years in college he averaged 8.7 points per game, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists. In Brewer’s final season with UF he averaged his most ppg with 13.2 before transitioning to his start in the NBA.

The forward started in the NBA in 2007 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He ended his career with the Sacramento Kings in 2020 before retiring to become a player assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans. Recently in 2024, Brewer got promoted to an assistant coach for the Pelicans.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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