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     • Horace wore goggles when he unfortunately got diagnosed with myopia, a vision condition in which near objects appear clear, but objects farther away look blurry. Fitted with prescription lenses, he was allowed by the league to wear them starting in the 1990-91 season. From there, it ultimately served as a notable trademark for the big man.
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   Why did Horace Grant wear goggles?

   • When you think of former NBA player Horace Grant, two things come to mind: the Chicago Bulls of the early ‘90s, and Grant’s signature goggles. In a Reddit AMA held on Thursday, Grant responded to a question about why he wore goggles when he played basketball, which were actually necessary, and later on, as a symbol for his fans:

   Horace Grant wore goggles after eye surgery to make kids with glasses

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   Why did Ben Grant wear goggles?

   • Although he originally wore the goggles because he was legally blind, Grant revealed in a Reddit AMA on Friday that he continued to wear them after receiving laser eye surgery to help boost the self esteem of kids who were forced to wear glasses. User JDRoc asked: What was the initial reason for the goggles?

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   When did Bob Grant stop wearing goggles?

   • Whatever the case, Grant broke out the goggles once again in 1992, continuing to wear them through his tenure with the Orlando Magic. Grant played 17 seasons in the NBA before retiring in 2004, winning four titles — three with the Bulls and one with the Lakers — and making the All-Star Game in 1994.

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   Why did grant not wear glasses?

   • Grant decided not to wear them in later rounds, which made his play noticeably worse. “He’s been playing great under the basket, but I can see that when he is out a certain distance, he’s becoming insecure. “Without the glasses, he has zero depth perception.

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   Dec 14, 2016 · Whatever the case, Grant broke out the goggles once again in 1992, continuing to wear them through his tenure with the Orlando Magic.

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   Dec 9, 2016 · In a Reddit AMA held on Thursday, Grant responded to a question about why he wore goggles when he played basketball, which were actually necessary, and later on, as a symbol for...

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   Although he originally wore the goggles because he was legally blind, Grant revealed in a Reddit AMA on Friday that he continued to wear them after receiving laser eye surgery to help...

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7. thesource.com › 2017/05/05 › horace-grant-revealsHorace Grant Reveals Why He Wore Goggles During NBA Career

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   May 5, 2017 · May 5, 2017. Source Sports | Sports News. Horace Grant did not just wear googles for style during his NBA career. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information. Appearing on today’s episode...

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   Jun 1, 2020 · Horace Grant, SB Nation So Horace wanted to remain a role model. He wanted kids who are bullied on the playgrounds to say: “I’m wearing goggles because Horace Grant is wearing goggles.”

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   Dec 10, 2016 · During a Reddit AMA on Thursday, Grant was asked by user JDRoc why he wore the protective goggles, and his answer was nothing short of touching: I got them because I was legally blind. I wore em because of that for a few years.

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    Nba. NBA: Horace Grant kept wearing goggles after Lasik surgery to help kids who were teased over glasses. HORACE Grant’s goggles were an iconic part of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. But he didn’t always wear them for the reason you thought. Andrew Lynch and FOX Sports US. less than 2 min read. December 10, 2016 - 10:01AM. Horace Grant.