Mask-wearing LeBron James basically looks like a real-life superhero

At 6'8" and 250 pounds, LeBron James is an intimidating presence who could, if he so chose, be a real life superhero. And on Thursday, James offered a glimpse of what he might look like as a vigilante when he donned a black protective mask during a game against the Knicks.

Sure, the mask was there just to shield James' recently-broken nose. But the protective gear looked eerily reminiscent of something else:

Yep, there it is.

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Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.