Draymond Green returns to Nike

The world of basketball sneakers is nearly as big as the world of basketball. For that matter, the basketball footwear industry is nearly as big as the NBA itself. And the loyalties for players often rest more with their shoes than with their teams.

So if you’re a sneakerhead, here’s the big news coming out of Golden State Warriors camp: Draymond Green is returning to Nike.

According to a report from Nick DePaula, Green has signed a sneaker deal with Nike, far and away the largest and most successful basketball footwear brand in the world. It’s a return for the four-time All-Star, who spent the formative years of his career under the Nike swoosh before signing a multi-year deal with Converse…