Draymond Green is ready to make a career-defining sacrifice if 41-year-old LeBron James decides to join the Warriors. The NBA is on hold right now as teams across the league wait to see how the pursuit of the all-time leading scorer plays out.
The Jersey Swap That Has Everyone Talking
The Warriors might not have the best on-court pitch, but Green's willingness to go this far is a massive signal of how badly he wants LeBron in Golden State. Green confirmed on Threads that he would absolutely give up his No. 23 to James if the King came to the Warriors. What number would he take? No. 5. Green has worn No. 23 since the Warriors drafted him back in 2012, and it is a number that will inevitably hang in the rafters of the Chase Center after his retirement. But it looks like James will take it for a spin first.A Unique Flex and a Smart Business Move
This jersey move isn't just about desperation, though, it could be a savvy play for everyone involved. Green might lose No. 23 for a season or two, but he'd likely see a huge boost in jersey sales for his new No. 5. Meanwhile, LeBron's No. 23 Warriors jersey would probably become the league's best-selling jersey overnight. After James leaves after a season, or at most two, Green gets to go back to wearing 23, and it will eventually be retired under his name. Imagine that: a jersey worn by LeBron on the same franchise, getting retired for Green. Talk about a unique flex that literally nobody else can claim. Green knows it, too. Still, everyone knows it'll take way more than a jersey number to convince the 41-year-old GOAT to sign on the dotted line this summer. The whole league is holding its breath to see where LeBron lands, but if this is what Green is willing to do, you gotta wonder what else Golden State has up its sleeve to lure the King to the Bay.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.