Wearing protective goggles has long been a sensible decision for many NBA players, particularly big men facing close quarter opposition with potential flying elbows and fingers.
Figures like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy have played a significant role in popularizing the use of goggles for eye protection in the NBA, with Larry Bird also notably sporting a pair.
Ophthalmologist Dr. Bruce Zagelbaum's study in the early 1990s highlighted that almost every eye injury in the NBA could have been prevented, further emphasizing the importance of protective eyewear.
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