Kobe Bryant Becomes the 'Black Mamba,' Wears Special Black Mask to Protect Broken Nose (Photo) - NESN.com
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NBA Cobwebs on Twitter: "On March 6, 2012, Kobe Bryant tried out a black protective face mask for a game against the Detroit Pistons. Bryant only wore the mask in the first
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