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Players wearing masks have usually suffered an injury such as a broken nose or eye socket. Richard Hamilton had to wear one because of an injury, but once it was healed he felt uncomfortable without it, so he still wears a mask even though it is not needed.

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For protection from the ball. It protects the sensitive parts of their face.

Nose, eyes etc

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he broke his nose by a dwayne wade elbow in the nba all-star game.

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