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Ex-Spartan Green honors late friend, ex-teammate Payne in Warriors' victory

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green paid tribute to his friend and former teammate Adreian Payne during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday in San Francisco.

Green wore shoes with the words “Long live 5” and "RIP AP" to honor Payne, who was shot and killed in Florida early Monday morning.

Payne, who was the 15th pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2014 NBA Draft, was 31.

Green scored two points with 11 rebounds and five assists in the Warriors' 101-98 victory to take a 3-1 lead against the Grizzl

The former Spartans played two seasons together at Michigan State.