Draymond Green offers to give up jersey for LeBron James if he joins Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Draymond Green expressed willingness to sacrifice his No. 23 jersey for LeBron James if the latter signs with the Golden State Warriors during his 2026 free agency. Green has held No. 23 since joining the Warriors in 2012 and noted that he would switch to a different number, further demonstrating his desire for James to join the franchise. As teams await James' decision, Green's gesture highlights the lengths he is willing to go to bring the NBA's leading scorer to Golden State. This scenario could impact both players' jersey sales and future legacy within the franchise.
- •Draymond Green willing to change jersey number for LeBron James
- •LeBron's free agency decision impacts several NBA teams
- •Green wears No. 23 since being drafted in 2012
- •Warriors aim to attract James amid competitive free agency
- •Green's gesture could boost jersey sales for both players
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green confirms the personal sacrifice he’d make to bring LeBron James to the Warriors
"Draymond Green will make a career-defining sacrifice for LeBron James if the 41-year-old decides to join the franchise. LeBron’s 2026 free agency has put the NBA on hold, as interested teams are waiting to see how their pursuit of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer pans out.
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