The broken bone in Kyrie Irving’s face won’t keep him out for too long. But he’ll look noticeably different upon his return, which could reportedly come as soon as Tuesday night’s game in Brooklyn.
As The Vertical reported Sunday, Irving plans to be fitted for a protective mask so that he can play through his facial fracture. The Celtics guard will have to wear it for two weeks, league sources told the site.
The idea of playing basketball while wearing a mask may seem burdensome, but this isn’t actually new territory for Irving.