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Chipotle patrons in Cleveland don't exactly know what LeBron James looks like

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LeBron James and Patrick Patterson aren't exactly twins. (Getty Images)
Bet you can’t figure out which one is LeBron James. (Getty Images)

Patrick Patterson is a 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward who plays for the Toronto Raptors. He’s a talented role player who earned a Sixth Man of the Year vote for his play on the Eastern Conference finalists.

LeBron James is a 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’s a transcendent talent who earned Finals MVP honors for his play on the reigning NBA champions.

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Despite their heights, beards and professions, no self-respecting basketball fan would ever confuse the former for the latter. Well, unless you’re in line at a Chipotle — in Cleveland, of all places. In a Snapchat story told through salty language and funky filters, Patterson gave the goods, via SB Nation:

“I’m in Chipotle, right? I’m waiting in line, and people start mumbling and talking and s— as they’re looking at me. I finally get to the end of the line, and this woman goes like, ‘Are you LeBron James?’ So, first thought in my head is to be like, ‘Yeah, I’m LeBron.’ You know, get some free food, free Chipotle, you know? But then I’m like, ‘Woman, you live in Cleveland, so you should know what LeBron James looks like, right? So, I’m like, ‘No, I’m not LeBron James. I’m not from here. I don’t live in Cleveland. I don’t play for Cleveland.’ And then this girl from the side decides to chime in and be like, ‘I told you so! He too skinny! He too small to be LeBron!’ I mean, I didn’t think I was that skinny, you know? I work out a little bit, you know? I’m taller than the average Joe. But s—, the disrespect.”

You should probably recognize the guy who led your city to its first title in 52 years. In fact, if you were watching Cleveland’s championship run, you should probably be able to pick Patterson out of a lineup, too, since he played in all six Eastern Conference finals games opposite LeBron for Toronto.

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Ben Rohrbach is a contributor for Ball Don’t Lie and Shutdown Corner on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at rohrbach_ben@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter!