Wesley Matthews Donned An Iron Man Helmet At Tonight’s Trail Blazers Playoff Game

Throughout his NBA career, Portland Trail Blazers guard Wes Matthews has earned the nickname ‘Iron Man’ for his durability and willingness to play through injuries — however, last month he ruptured his Achilles, ending his season prematurely. Tonight, he decided to fire up the crowd and make an appearance at the Moda Center for the Blazers’ playoff game against the Grizzlies in a full Iron Man helmet to live up to his namesake:

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I take it that he’s going to see the newest Avengers movie this coming week — I really hope he wears the helmet then as well.

h/t SB Nation