Draymond Green will give up No. 23 for LeBron James with Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Draymond Green stated he would change his jersey number to No. 5 if LeBron James signs with the Golden State Warriors and opts for No. 23. Green, who has worn No. 23 for 14 seasons with the Warriors, made the remark during a discussion on Threads. James' possible addition to the Warriors raises questions about jersey assignments, considering No. 6 is also available. Eleven players have famously worn No. 23 for Golden State; James could be next if he joins. Discussions around the team’s potential roster changes continue as free agency approaches this summer.
- •Draymond Green has worn No. 23 for 14 seasons.
- •Green indicated he would switch to No. 5.
- •LeBron James could join the Warriors this summer.
- •No. 6, worn by James, is also available with Warriors.
- •Eleven players have previously worn No. 23 for Golden State.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — “Won’t Be Tolerating”: Draymond Green Fires Back After Backlash Over His Proposed Role if LeBron James Joins the Warriors
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green says he's give up No. 23 jersey number if LeBron James comes to Warriors
"Draymond Green has taken significant steps to bring free agent LeBron James to the Bay Area. It involves giving up his number 23 jersey, declining his player option, and even a “crazy” pitch, so Bron joins the Warriors.
"Draymond Green doesn't seem to have an issue with giving up his jersey number if LeBron James decides to sign with the Warriors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 5:09 AM“Won’t Be Tolerating”: Draymond Green Fires Back After Backlash Over His Proposed Role if LeBron James Joins the Warriors
Draymond Green has taken significant steps to bring free agent LeBron James to the Bay Area. It involves giving up his number 23 jersey, declining his player option, and even a “crazy” pitch, so Bron joins the Warriors.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 12:04 PMDraymond Green says he's give up No. 23 jersey number if LeBron James comes to Warriors
Draymond Green doesn't seem to have an issue with giving up his jersey number if LeBron James decides to sign with the Warriors.
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