LeBron James bows to NBA pressure, will no longer dress like Batman

LeBron James last week looked like something of a real life superhero when he donned a black carbon-fiber mask for a game against the New York Knicks. But the league, perhaps believing James was too dang spooky in his Batman-esque getup, asked that the Miami Heat forward opt for a more conventional clear protective mask in the future. On Saturday, James complied.

"It's not a league rule, but it's a league request," James said. "I didn't agree with their reasons, but I'll do it."

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