Russell Westbrook’s Masked Return Inspires Hilarious Parody Photos

Russell Westbrook will make his return this Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers: he fractured the zygomatic arch in his face after accidentally colliding with Andre Robertson’s knee in last Friday’s game with the Trail Blazers.

And of course, he has to wear a mask to protect the recently operated on face: as a result, Twitter went crazy photoshopping famous pop culture masks onto Westbrook. Enjoy!

Westbrook reveals new mask to wear with new fancy jerseys !! @GioCBS @GioAndJones @JonesN4mo @CBSSportsRadio pic.twitter.com/oOaouKk35f

— LumpsTesticles (@LumpsTesticles) March 3, 2015

Masked Man: Russell Westbrook Will Return On Wednesday https://t.co/tU3TyQI9vw pic.twitter.com/TjlMWWWXcI" @DavidMFuson

— Michael Schwanz (@Mr_tweetntreats) March 3, 2015

.@russwest44 how about this one? pic.twitter.com/y5c3Crriaj

— Dan Carson (@DrCarson73) March 3, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Is this @russwest44's medical face mask? @marksingletree has the scoop: https://t.co/Q1oLnYRzUm #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/hiRFvEwj1J

— Richard Hall (@rtotheichard) March 3, 2015

If Russell Westbrook has to wear a mask… (via @bennettberry) pic.twitter.com/1brOLN6byY

— KicksOnFire.com (@kicksonfire) February 28, 2015

You know, @Sixers, you could just forfeit. pic.twitter.com/gfB8p3u0wN

— Triangle Offense (@Tri_Offense) March 3, 2015

Russell Westbrook coming back with a mask? pic.twitter.com/obKA2H59R0

— Steve McPherson (@steventurous) March 3, 2015

Even though their next game is against the horrid 76ers, the Thunder need Westbrook back to make some attempt for the playoffs: they currently hold the eighth seed by a game. Westbrook is averaging 26.5 PPG, 8.1 APG and 6.8 RPG in the 2014-15 season.