In Focus: Masked men of Cleveland
Kyrie Irving adjusts his clear protective mask. (David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Ben Eagle
On Dec. 14, Kyrie Irving sustained a facial fracture against the Bucks, forcing him to don a protective mask while on the floor. In doing so, he joined fellow masked teammates Tyler Zeller (broken cheekbone) and Tristan Thompson (nasal fracture). Here’s a look at the three of them in action.
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Tristan Thompson boxes out Al Horford. (Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Tyler Zeller glances up at the scoreboard prior to a game. (David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Raymond Felton (center) drives between two masked Cavs. (Bill Kostroun/AP)
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Irving, in his ‘Dark Knight’ mask, drives by Jason Kidd. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Thompson (left) and Irving exchange tips on how to keep their masks pristine. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
They have to wear these masks to protect themselves in this "none contact" sport. The NBA has ruined basketball.
Three people having to wear masks? Wow.