Draymond Green Doesn't Mind Playing Against LeBron James in His Own Shoes

Taking on the challenge and winning.

Draymond Green Wears LeBron James Shoes
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Draymond Green Wears LeBron James Shoes

by Brandon Richard

Throughout the season, Draymond Green has played the Nike LeBron Soldier 9 to help the Golden State Warriors get off to their record start. But with a matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas looming, Green considered a change.

When asked if he'd change his shoes against James ahead of the game, Green told ESPN reporters, “I’m thinking about it. They’re comfortable, man. It’s a comfortable shoe.”

However, he did more than consider the change — for the start of yesterday's Finals rematch, Green was spotted wearing the recently released Nike Zoom Hawk Flight retro. But as court feel became an issue, Green reverted back to his trusty Soldier 9s at halftime. His explanation? “They’re comfortable!”

James recently commented on players going head-to-head against him in his signature shoes, saying that it provides him with a mental edge. "You just get a pair of 'Brons and you want to wear 'em on a Tuesday night vs. me? I'ma bust your ass. Straight up."

Fortunately for Green, it was a Friday night, and he showed no signs of being mentally weakened by playing against LeBron in his own shoes. He had a monster line of 22 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists in the Warriors' 89-83 victory.

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Draymond Green wearing the Nike Zoom Hawk Flight

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Draymond Green wearing the Nike LeBron Soldier 9