Vince Carter says he can't live without them. Marcus Camby says they are definitely not pantyhose although Eddy Curry was afraid to try them for fear of the ribbing he might take. They are the latest fashion rage in the NBA, and their use was not dictated by David Stern's new dress code. The tights, or "visible synthetic undergarments", are supposed to help prevent injury. Whether they do or not, everyone's wearing them.
- Men in Tights - Mike Dougherty - White Plains Journal-News