2007-12-31 09:48:05 · 21 answers · asked by Earth Goddess 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
After fracturing his nose three times in the 2003-2004 season, Hamilton began wearing a protective mask in the 2004 NBA Playoffs. He has continued to wear the mask, reportedly because three reconstructive surgeries have left him without nose cartilage and vulnerable to a career-ending injury. The mask has since become a symbol of strength; Hamilton says "It's like my Superman cape."[1]
2007-12-31 09:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Nick C (IT'S SHOWTIME!!) 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He probably got used to it after the season he broke his nose. Besides, he looks better with it on. He avoids injury too.
2008-01-01 01:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Nicholas C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He broke his nose 2 or 3 times while playing nba basketball.
2007-12-31 23:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by call911now 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's broken his nose about 3 times before.
2007-12-31 19:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by cdub88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a couple years ago he broke his nose and now he just plays every game with it. kinda like his ritual for eery game. hope i helped
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2007-12-31 19:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by crossover boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wears a facemask because he has broken his nose multiple times and he wants to protect his face although now I think he wears it because he feels comfortable with it on.
2007-12-31 18:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by JCam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He hurt his nose.
2007-12-31 18:36:40 · answer #7 · answered by Retta B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Hamilton broke his nose for the 4th time in 2004 the doctor said he had to play less aggressively or wear the mask when he plays!!! And plus that's his image everyone knows him for that trait!!!!
2007-12-31 18:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Abiel Beluts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After fracturing his nose three times in the 2003-2004 season, Hamilton began wearing a protective mask in the 2004 NBA Playoffs. He has continued to wear the mask, reportedly because three reconstructive surgeries have left him without nose cartilage and vulnerable to a career-ending injury. The mask has since become a symbol of strength; Hamilton says "It's like my Superman cape.
2007-12-31 18:05:36 · answer #9 · answered by indusutar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's GAY THATS WHY!!!
2007-12-31 18:01:21 · answer #10 · answered by S B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋