Lebron had a custom face mask made.

[nathanjizzle]

Its made out of carbon fiber. Most likely the company that made it did a 3d scan of his face, or took a cavity mold.

http://msn.foxsports.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/NBA/images/2014/2/27/022714-NBA-HEAT-LEBRON-JAMES-BLACK-MASK-DC-PI-CQ.vadapt.955.medium.68.jpg

[navy]

It blocks his vision, he should have went clear in my opinion. Would be slightly better.

[moe94]

Some Bruce guy made it.

[SpecialQue]

Vain piece of shit.

[rhowen4]

kd made it for him

[JebronLames]

kd made it for him
:D

[zoom17]

Some Bruce guy made it.

http://www.pageqsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LeBron-James-Batman-Mask.jpg

[JohnMax]

kd made it for him

He is his servant

[moe94]

Vain piece of shit.
http://jocksandstilettojill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1ac6fff7cf4fdf303a22e12121c826b6_kareemrushrichard jeffersonlukewaltoncruisephoto-575x443.jpg

[Crimsonrain777]

kd made it for him


KD Pennyworth :oldlol:

[buddha]

every mask is custom fitted to a players face... and it wouldn't make any difference if it was clear or not, you're stupid Navy.

[SpecialQue]

http://jocksandstilettojill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1ac6fff7cf4fdf303a22e12121c826b6_kareemrushrichard jeffersonlukewaltoncruisephoto-575x443.jpg

http://ftrsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/nba-gays-2.jpg

[LeGOAT]

http://jocksandstilettojill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1ac6fff7cf4fdf303a22e12121c826b6_kareemrushrichard jeffersonlukewaltoncruisephoto-575x443.jpg
Jefferson needs to come out already:oldlol: Half those dudes are sporting chubs

[Le Shaqtus]

Jefferson needs to come out already:oldlol: Half those dudes are sporting chubs

Ain't nothing wrong with chubs if you know how to wear em :pimp:

[flipogb]

LeBron's black mask is the first one not to look like crap, its probably because of the carbon fiber . the flat black ones other people have worn look like cheap halloween masks

[GOBB]

All that for a sore nose? Guy is such a lame.

[Akrazotile]

http://jocksandstilettojill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1ac6fff7cf4fdf303a22e12121c826b6_kareemrushrichard jeffersonlukewaltoncruisephoto-575x443.jpg


Can't help but shudder at the thought of what these six dudes do together behind closed doors.

[Akrazotile]

Also, Lebron's mask looks beautifully handsome, solid, and smooth as a sycamore.

[Haymaker]

Only needed tiny holes to allow ventilation.

[LongLiveTheKing]

................

[gts]

Its made out of carbon fiber. Most likely the company that made it did a 3d scan of his face, or took a cavity mold.

http://msn.foxsports.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/NBA/images/2014/2/27/022714-NBA-HEAT-LEBRON-JAMES-BLACK-MASK-DC-PI-CQ.vadapt.955.medium.68.jpg
That's a two step process mask from the looks of it

First they make a simple mold of his face using plaster or silicone... you can tell he had his nose bandaged when they did it by the shape of the mask.. lol

Then they make positive tooling from the first process to create an exact replica of his face called a "buck" this is probably an epoxy based material reinforced with fiber glass cloth

After cleaning up the buck and polishing it it's waxed with a release agent, Carbon fiber cloth (in this case a 3k 2x2 twill weave) that's pre impregnated with epoxy is applied, probably about 4 layers then it's placed in a bag, vacuum is applied to make sure the cloth conforms to the shape of the tooling and it's placed in an oven and baked for several hours at around 400 degrees..

Materials alone were probably 500 dollars total, labor another few hundred unless the Heat are getting gouged..lol

pretty cool process, my company does things like this for prototype/one off race car parts, but we've also made body armor for stunt men using the above process

[Derivative]

That's a two step process mask from the looks of it

First they make a simple mold of his face using plaster or silicone... you can tell he had his nose bandaged when they did it by the shape of the mask.. lol

Then they make positive tooling from the first process to create an exact replica of his face called a "buck" this is probably an epoxy based material reinforced with fiber glass cloth

After cleaning up the buck and polishing it it's waxed with a release agent, a pr Carbon fiber cloth (in this case a 2x2 twill weave) that's pre impregnated with epoxy is applied, probably about 4 layers then it's placed in a bag, vacuum is applied to make sure the cloth conforms to the shape of the tooling and it's placed in an oven and baked for several hours at around 400 degrees..

pretty cool process, my company does things like this for prototype/one off race car parts

how strong would these type of masks be? can they block bullets?

[nathanjizzle]

That's a two step process mask from the looks of it

First they make a simple mold of his face using plaster or silicone... you can tell he had his nose bandaged when they did it by the shape of the mask.. lol

Then they make positive tooling from the first process to create an exact replica of his face called a "buck" this is probably an epoxy based material reinforced with fiber glass cloth

After cleaning up the buck and polishing it it's waxed with a release agent, Carbon fiber cloth (in this case a 3k 2x2 twill weave) that's pre impregnated with epoxy is applied, probably about 4 layers then it's placed in a bag, vacuum is applied to make sure the cloth conforms to the shape of the tooling and it's placed in an oven and baked for several hours at around 400 degrees..

Materials alone were probably 500 dollars total, labor another few hundred unless the Heat are getting gouged..lol

pretty cool process, my company does things like this for prototype/one off race car parts, but we've also made body armor for stunt men using the above process

COOL! i have a business in composite fabrication so i know exactly what your saying :lol

[aj1987]

how strong would these type of masks be? can they block bullets?
It would shatter. I believe CF needs to be 2.5-3 inches thick to effectively stop a bullet.

[gts]

how strong would these type of masks be? can they block bullets?

no it couldn't.. or should i say if you did it would have to be really thick...lol

you'd want to use kevlar/aramid and or a ballistic rated fiberglass...

[gts]

COOL! i have a business in composite fabrication so i know exactly what your saying :lol

Cool... I love the processes, the challenge of taking someones idea, working out the various problems, and getting that final piece

stinky sticky and itchy business but rewarding

[ZenMaster]

http://jocksandstilettojill.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1ac6fff7cf4fdf303a22e12121c826b6_kareemrushrichard jeffersonlukewaltoncruisephoto-575x443.jpg

Was Lelbron ever on this?

As for the mask, carbon fiber couldn't that cut someone?

[gts]

As for the mask, carbon fiber couldn't that cut someone?

Yes it could... hard to tell for sure but looking around the eye holes on his mask, it's hard to see but it looks like there might be a core material sandwiched in between the carbon.. if there is then the masks edges are probably 1/16 inch thick which when sanded down and finished would be fine..

Without a core the thing would be super thin and could indeed cut into his face should he get whacked at the right angle

[Wang Zhi Zhi]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bhh72leCEAAsrh8.jpg:large

:bowdown:

[strifed169]

http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/230/6/a/dick_grayson_robin_by_Benjaminjuan.jpg

[LongLiveTheKing]

http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/7dac1caaa03411e38c000e4efbc22637_6.jpg
Bosh tho :lol

[sportjames23]

KD Pennyworth :oldlol:

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[flipogb]

the carbon fiber probably makes the mask thinner and lighter than the usual mask you see other players wearing

[Tmuston Beltics]

After he's done using it he should sell it and give the money to charity(mvp chances go up) :bowdown:

[imdaman99]

Why the fck is the home team wearing black? What is this disgraceful shit by the NBA? Which is basically why this guy wore a black mask. Would have been cool if he wore a white one to match white jersey. Phantom of the Opera type of shit.

[Fawker]

i saw the foul. he was leakin but it wasnt that hard. 80's scrub would toss that mask.

[aj1987]

i saw the foul. he was leakin but it wasnt that hard. 80's scrub would toss that mask.
He broke his nose, idiot.

[tomtucker]

Why the fck is the home team wearing black? What is this disgraceful shit by the NBA? Which is basically why this guy wore a black mask. Would have been cool if he wore a white one to match white jersey. Phantom of the Opera type of shit.

agree......the whole bullshit with reversed colors have gone too far...........miami is by far the worst offender, allways wearing alt. unis at home

[ripthekik]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bhh72leCEAAsrh8.jpg:large

:bowdown:
how does that headband not fall off :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[diamenz]

Vain piece of shit.

this.

[Angel Face]

Yes he has a broken nose, but the mask was unnecessary. It's like telling his opponents I'm injured pity me. Lebron won't last in the 80s and 90s basketball. The guy's too sissy. Basketball has gone soft, too many unnecessary accessories and protective gear.

Karl Malone has a good take on this.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/karl-malone-doesn-t-understand-why-modern-nba-182526028--nba.html

[Jax]

Yes he has a broken nose, but the mask was unnecessary. It's like telling his opponents I'm injured pity me. Lebron won't last in the 80s and 90s basketball. The guy's too sissy. Basketball has gone soft, too many unnecessary accessories and protective gear.

Karl Malone has a good take on this.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/karl-malone-doesn-t-understand-why-modern-nba-182526028--nba.html:biggums: so a player plays injured, with a broken nose and he's soft? You want him to play with no protection at all to get hit again and get a Michael Jackson nose? :coleman:

[maybeshewill13]

how does that headband not fall off :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
I thought the same thing :oldlol:

[MichaelCorleone]

Batman.

[KDthunderup]

It actually goes well with his headband. He should keep it.

[Manila]

They should release that from Nike, and a lot of posters here will wear that everyday.

[Lebron23]

The guy is a member of the 500 million dollars club. And easily a top 5 player after this season.

Top 5 player of all time at age 29.

[Im Still Ballin]

The guy is a 500 million dollars club. And easily a top 5 player after this season.

Top 5 player of all time at age 29.

This.

Godamn friggin amazing.

LeGod just doin what LeGod does.

[iznogood]

http://www.pageqsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/LeBron-James-Batman-Mask.jpg
KD:
http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/11500000/Alfred-Pennyworth-batman-begins-11594932-503-243.jpg

[Trollsmasher]

It actually goes well with his headband. He should keep it.
it also goes well with the beard:lol

[Knicksfever2010]

Ain't nothing wrong with chubs if you know how to wear em :pimp:

maybe you should come out as well for noticing their 'chubs'...What straight mans vision goes down to another mans lower region? smh

[MichaelCorleone]

The guy is a member of the 500 million dollars club. And easily a top 5 player after this season.

Top 5 player of all time at age 29.
:applause:

[Bandito]

Batman.
LeBat!

[Hoopz2332]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqH8c1VtyEM/Uw_9RZt6aWI/AAAAAAAADP0/K-VPvolnMkI/s1600/1.gif

[MichaelCorleone]

My god he is a special human being to behold.

[TheMan]

LeBron looked awesome in that mask when he threw down that vicious dunk vs the Knicks last night.

[TheMan]

The guy is a member of the 500 million dollars club. And easily a top 5 player after this season.

Top 5 player of all time at age 29.
He needs to lead his team to the title and win FMVP. Even if he doesn't get the MVP this season, he leads his team to a 3peat, he's easily top 7 range, IMO.

[Duderonomy]

Lebron choosing to wear a mask instead of a cowl proves he's still Robin. http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/14/14c897926f84260beadc5c84a0e66989d8aab083ffb6bbd513 ce63b6525df856.jpg

[Bandito]

Look at the sky, is that a bird, no thats a plane, no its Flopman!!!

[memetherapy]

maybe you should come out as well for noticing their 'chubs'...What straight mans vision goes down to another mans lower region? smh

I'm not racist, so I don't see colour. I just know I'm white because I file my taxes.

Good logic bro.

[Bandito]

I'm not racist, so I don't see colour. I just know I'm white because I file my taxes.

Good logic bro.
Keep telling yourself youre not racist though...

[ihoopallday]

Lebron choosing to wear a mask instead of a cowl proves he's still Robin. http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/14/14c897926f84260beadc5c84a0e66989d8aab083ffb6bbd513 ce63b6525df856.jpg

This made me :roll: :roll:

[Megabox!]

http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/7dac1caaa03411e38c000e4efbc22637_6.jpg
Bosh tho :lol
:roll: :roll: :roll: Bosh is the greatest