Cody Zeller mask: Why Heat center wears a face mask in NBA Finals

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Aug 24, 2023

Cody Zeller mask: Why Heat center wears a face mask in NBA Finals

If you’re watching the 2023 NBA Finals and see Miami Heat center Cody Zeller

If you’re watching the 2023 NBA Finals and see Miami Heat center Cody Zeller wearing a protective face mask like we’ve seen so many stars wear, you may be wondering: Why is that?

It's because he broke his nose back on March 11. Zeller got hit with a Jalen Suggs elbow to the face when the Orlando Magic guard drove to the hoop. He underwent a procedure and came back wearing a mask to protect his nose from re-injury. This is the second time he's broken his nose and had to wear a face mask.

There you have it! There's the answer.

cody zeller in the mask looks like the worst slasher villain of all time pic.twitter.com/KrwfQXwJZ1

— brian (@trappedinazorb) April 23, 2023

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