Stephen Curry Wears Klay Shoes on Christmas in Warriors Win

Stephen Curry, now a sneaker free agent, honored former teammate Klay Thompson by wearing Thompson's signature shoes on Christmas as the Warriors beat the Mavericks 126 116. Thompson called it "great" and "really cool" and joked "Wish he didn't get a win in 'em, but it was awesome. A lot of respect." Curry said the choice was coincidental, one more tribute in a stretch where he has laced up shoes for Kobe, Allen Iverson, Devin Booker and Jimmy Butler. Merlin sees a small ritual with big meaning. The gesture reminds fans of the trio that delivered four titles and softens the edge of a new rivalry now that Thompson plays for Dallas. With five meetings since his move, Thompson and Curry keep weaving the past into the present, and Curry's sneaker free agency has become its own storyline.