Sports and Such: Who IS that Masked Man?

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Who IS that Masked Man?

Photo Credit: usatoday.com

After suffering a broken nose in this year's All Star Game, Kobe Bryant was forced to wear a Rip Hamilton-esque face shield in order to play in last night's game against Minnesota. It might not be a good look for him, but it certainly didn't seem to affect his play on the court: 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists in a 104-85 win. Heck if he continues to play like this with the mask on, he might just have to go Hamilton's route and where the thing all the time!

Photo Credit: sportsfixchicago.com

I think Hamilton looks a little sharper, but let's face it. The guy's been wearing the thing for like a decade. I'd hope he'd have it down to an art by now. Give Kobe some time. These two aren't the only guys who have donned the face shield over the years though. Check out some of the others:

LeBron James