On Wednesday night, when the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Washington Wizards at Staples Center, Blake Griffin will be donning some special kicks.
Griffin is planning to hit the court wearing a pair of Jordan Super.Fly 5s he designed with Justice Griffith, an 11-year-old leukemia patient being treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
The game-worn shoes — named the “Just 5” — are being auctioned off to raise money for the CHLA. The Clippers have agreed to match donations up to $25,000.
Justice, an avid sports fan, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a 10-year-old.
“This is an amazing cause and I’m excited to be involved,” Griffin said in a statement. “I am lucky for the opportunity to get to know Justice and it was a lot of fun to work with him. He knew exactly what he wanted the ‘Just 5’ to look like, and I can’t wait to show it off on the court and help raise money to benefit CHLA patients like Justice who need help.”
The auction runs until April 13.
(Images courtesy of NBA Auctions.)
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