Orlando Magic star Jalen Suggs is someone who extensively wears the headband around his neck as a fashion statement. But with the latest verdict by the NBA, he won’t be allowed to carry out the same style again.

In an interesting turn of events, the NBA has banned all players from wearing their headbands around the neck. But the question is, why?

During the Orlando Magic‘s recent game against the Chicago Bulls, Suggs got to know about the NBA’s decision on television broadcast by sideline reporter Kendra Douglas. The NBA has strict laws for the usage of headbands, which require them to be on the players’ heads and not on their necks as chokers or necklaces. The ban was implemented to maintain player safety and uniformity in laws regarding equipment usage.

However, it shouldn’t be much of a problem for the Magic guard, Jalen Suggs, who revealed that he wears it as a fashion statement.

“I wear it on my neck, and once I feel into the game, into the flow, I put it on my head, and we rock … That’s just me being J-Suggs,” he told to NBA Insider Jason Beede back in November.

Suggs starts off his warmups with the headband placed around his neck, and even in the first few minutes of the game, he keeps it there. Once he gets going, he starts pulling it up to his head. However, even he is surprised by how much traction the move has got, which led to a ban from the NBA.

With everything said and done, the Magic will hope that this doesn’t affect the 24-year-old in any way, as he is crucial to their plans this season.

Jalen Suggs holds the key to the Orlando Magic’s success in the ongoing season

The Orlando Magic have fallen to eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-16. They lost their last game 114-121 against the Chicago Bulls on the road. They have won only three out of their last seven games, and hence, they need Jalen Suggs to propel them forward.

The star guard, who is in his fifth year in the NBA, is averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game while 47.1% shooting from 23 appearances this season. Unfortunately, he suffered a hip contusion in the NBA Cup semifinal defeat to the New York Knicks on December 13.

“I’m doing good. Just working on the body, working on the mind, get everything right and get ready to roll,” said an optimistic Suggs post the injury.

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Since then, he has missed seven consecutive games before returning to the court in their recent win over the Indiana Pacers.

“It’s the part that sucks the most. I truly tried to play. There’s nowhere else I would have rather been than on the court battling with my guys.”

Suggs’ wretched luck with injuries has continued as he was seen exiting the game against the Bulls in the fourth quarter due to a knee concern. Before that, he featured for 20 minutes, scoring 11 points, four assists, and three rebounds in a losing cause.

Despite all of the injuries, Suggs is a crucial player for the Magic, and if they aim to realize their full potential this season, the 24-year-old guard needs to perform at his best and remain available for the upcoming games.

Suggs received no added benefit by putting his headband around his neck. So once it’s banned, it shouldn’t be much of an issue for the young guard. Overall, the Magic desperately need some inspiration from their players as they are 4-5 in nine games since his injury around mid-December. They are gradually falling off the radar right at the crucial juncture of the campaign.