Average teams will beat themselves, but great teams force you to beat them. Because there’s so much talent in the NBA, you’re not allowed to make mistakes, or else teams will capitalize on it.
Additional design details include a gum outsole along with a bee swarm graphic visible on each sockliner.ĭraymond's Top 5 Qualities for an Elite Defensive Team (or, how to separate an average defensive team from a transcendent one)
The G4’s gold color scheme peels back the inner workings of a beehive, an ode to Green’s tough-minded, rallying leadership style that includes his resolve to shut down any opposing player, no matter the position. Draymond's swarming defensive play inspires his Converse G4 “Hyper Swarm” PE. Debuting soon after was the Converse G4, serving Green’s tenacious defensive motor thanks to Nike React foam technology in the heel and Nike Zoom in the forefoot. In March 2020, Converse welcomed 3-time NBA Champion Draymond Green to its growing roster of ambassadors. The Converse All Star BB Evo “Petal to The Metal” PE releases globally June 3 on and at select retailers. Its Nike React drop-in midsole offers low profile, responsive cushioning to complement its thin, wrap-cup outsole that maximizes traction. The Converse All Star BB Evo made its debut in July 2020. “I wanted the shoe to signify looking to new horizons, collective growth and regenerating oneself,” Cloud says.
Illustrated by blushes of Pink Foam, Chambray Blue and Spring Green, the colorway is rooted in the idea of community coming together to inspire new beginnings. The colorway is inspired by Cloud’s rose tattoo, the symbol appearing on the lateral side of each heel. JAfter forgoing the 2020 WNBA season to focus her attention on fighting for social justice, Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud will wear the Converse All Star BB Evo - and she’ll do so in a “Petal to the Metal” PE, Converse’s first PE with a WNBA player.