Rip Hamilton’s face mask, Kobe Bryant’s shooting sleeve, Money Mayweather’s gold mouth guard, Tiger Woods’ red polo shirt.
Some athletes are intrinsically tied to the wardrobe they sport while playing in games. Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James had that relationship with his headband.
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However, earlier this season LeBron ditched the headband suddenly, and without explanation. After over a decade of wearing one, night after night, King James showed up to a March match-up with the Dallas Mavericks with a naked forehead. The four-time NBA MVP hasn’t worn one since.
He’s been tight-lipped about the change in clothing all the while, but he finally explained his rationale this week to Cleveland.com.
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"I did it because I just wanted to look like my teammates," James said. "Just wanted to be one. Nothing more than that."
Makes sense, especially for a Cavs team looking to keep solidarity as they enter the second round of the NBA playoffs. But veteran shooting guard Mike Miller believes there’s more to LeBron’s story.
"Well, that's the only way he can [look like us] because I can't get away with wearing a headband," Miller joked.
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