David Liam Kyle's: Story Behind the Shot - "Sole of Shoe"

     So I was shooting the Cavs game last night, and when I went to stretch my legs out during a timeout, I noticed that the sole of my shoe became unglued.  It was hanging off from the heel to the arch!  Now, what am I supposed to do?

     I'd grabbed this pair of brand-new Nikes from my basement just before heading to the game. Although never worn, they were probably over ten years old. I think they were an old pair from Antonio Lang. So here I am in the middle of the first half under the basket in the Q, with the sole of my shoe hanging off.  I know from growing up with hand-me-down shoes that using tape isn't going to cut it.  I text a friend who's worked in Cavs equipment management for many years, tell him my situation, and ask if he can help me. 
 

     At the next timeout of the game, he brings a brand new pair of  Andy Varejo Nike basketball shoes out to my spot on the court, already laced up.  Only at the "Q" could I find a pair of size 16 shoes without any problem.  All the surprised fans sitting right behind me were asking whose shoes they belonged to and if they were autographed.  I explained the situation and jokingly said I would gladly sign my old shoes for them!

I put on the new shoes at halftime, and they felt great. I got up and walked off the court to stretch and threw my old pair in the nearest garbage can. Mike Hines, with the arena court security, told me that someone came moments later and took my old shoes out of the garbage!

Ready for second half of game with my new shoes.