Danny Green (basketball) facts for kids
Green with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 22, 1987 North Babylon, New York, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (2005–2009) |
| NBA Draft | 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 2009–2023 |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2010 | →Erie BayHawks |
| 2010 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2011 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2011–2018 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2011 | →Austin Toros |
| 2011 | Union Olimpija |
| 2018–2019 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2019–2020 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2020–2022 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2022–2023 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2023 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2023 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,204 (8.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,827 (3.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,277 (1.5 apg) |
Daniel Richard Green Jr. (born June 22, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He announced his retirement on October 10, 2024. Green played for six teams during his NBA career. He is one of only four players in history to have won NBA championships with three different teams. He won titles with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014, the Toronto Raptors in 2019, and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
Green played college basketball at the University of North Carolina (UNC) from 2005 to 2009. He played in more games and had more wins than any Tar Heel before him. In 2009, during his senior year, Green won an NCAA championship. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009. Green is known for his strong defense and excellent three-point shooting.
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High School Basketball Journey
As a freshman, Danny Green went to North Babylon High School in North Babylon, New York. Besides basketball, he also played quarterback on the football team.
From his sophomore year, Green attended St. Mary's High School, a private school. In his senior year, he averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks per game. Experts considered him a top player, ranking him among the best shooting guards in the nation in 2005.
College Career at UNC
Danny Green started his college career at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in 2005. In his freshman year, he often came off the bench as the team's "sixth man." This means he was usually the first player to come into the game from the substitutes.
During his sophomore season, he averaged 5.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. After this year, Green thought about moving to a different school. However, he decided to stay and finish his college career at UNC.
In his junior year, Green's game improved a lot. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. He also became much better at shooting, making 46.9% of his shots and 87.3% of his free throws. He was also good at shooting from long range, making 37.3% of his three-pointers.
Before his senior year, Green thought about entering the 2008 NBA draft. But he chose not to sign with an agent. This allowed him to return to school, which he did in June 2008. He became a team captain and started every game. In 2009, the Tar Heels won their fifth national championship.
Green continued to improve his shooting, making 47.1% of his shots and 41.8% of his three-pointers. He was recognized for his skills, being named to the All-ACC third team and the ACC's All-Defensive Team. He finished his college career with 1,368 points. He also set a school record for most wins, with 123. Green played in more games (145) than any other player for the Tar Heels at that time. He was also the only player in the history of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to have at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, 150 three-pointers, 150 blocks, and 150 steals.
Professional Basketball Journey
Early NBA Years
The Cleveland Cavaliers picked Danny Green as the 46th player in the 2009 NBA draft. He played in 20 games during his first year with the Cavaliers. However, the team decided to let him go at the start of the next season.
After leaving the Cavaliers, Green was picked up by the San Antonio Spurs in November 2010. But the Spurs also let him go just six days later. In January 2011, Green played for the Reno Bighorns in the NBA Development League. He was the team's top scorer, averaging 20 points and 7.5 rebounds in 16 games. The Spurs then signed him again in March 2011. During the 2011 NBA lockout, Green played for KK Union Olimpija in Slovenia.
Becoming a Star with the Spurs
Green returned to the Spurs in 2011 after the lockout ended. He had a great 2011–2012 season, starting in 38 of his 66 games. He averaged 9.1 points per game and became the team's starting shooting guard. He was even considered for the NBA Most Improved Player Award.
In July 2012, Green signed a new three-year contract with the Spurs. He continued to play well, scoring 21 points in a win against the Utah Jazz in November 2012. On November 13, 2012, he made a game-winning shot against the Los Angeles Lakers. In February 2013, Green scored a career-high 28 points and made 8 three-pointers in a game.
During the 2013 NBA Finals, Green set a new NBA record. He made 23 three-point shots in the series. This broke the old record held by Ray Allen. Even though the Spurs lost that series, Green's shooting was amazing.
On June 15, 2014, Green won his first NBA championship. The Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals. With this win, Green joined Michael Jordan and James Worthy. They are the only three players from UNC to win both an NCAA championship and an NBA championship.
In December 2014, Green scored a season-high 27 points. In April 2015, he set a Spurs team record for most three-pointers in a single season with 191. In July 2015, Green signed another contract with the Spurs. In January 2016, he passed Bruce Bowen to become second in franchise history for three-pointers made. Green was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2017. By December 2017, he had made over 900 three-pointers in his career.
Championships with Raptors and Lakers
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On July 18, 2018, Danny Green was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Kawhi Leonard. In November 2018, Green reached 1,000 three-pointers in his career. In January 2019, he had a season-high 24 points and tied his career high with eight three-pointers in a game. Green helped the Raptors reach the 2019 NBA Finals. They defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games, and Green earned his second NBA championship.
On July 6, 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Green to a two-year contract. In his first game with the Lakers, he scored 28 points. This was the most points ever scored by a player in their debut game for the Lakers. Green helped the Lakers become the top team in the Western Conference. The Lakers reached the 2020 NBA Finals and defeated the Miami Heat to win the 2020 NBA championship. Green and his teammate LeBron James became only the third and fourth players in NBA history to win a championship with three different teams.
Later Career and Retirement
After the Lakers, Green played for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was traded there in November 2020. In August 2021, he signed another contract with the 76ers. However, in May 2022, he suffered a serious knee injury during a playoff game. He tore two important ligaments in his left knee.
During the 2022 NBA draft, Green was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He made his Grizzlies debut in February 2023. A few days later, he was traded to the Houston Rockets. He then agreed to leave the Rockets and signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 15, 2023. He played a few games for them.
On September 13, 2023, Green signed with the Philadelphia 76ers again. He was waived by the 76ers on November 1, 2023. Danny Green officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on October 10, 2024.
Personal Life
Family
Danny Green comes from a family of basketball players. His brother, Rashad, played college basketball. His younger brother, Devonte Green, also played for Indiana University. His second cousins, Gerald Green and Garlon Green, are also professional players. Another cousin, Jordan Green, played for Texas A&M University. His third cousin, Willie Green, played in the NBA and later became a head coach.
In 2020, Green got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Blair Bashen. They were married in 2021.
Podcast
In 2018, Danny Green and his friend Harrison Sanford started a podcast called "Inside the Green Room." They talk about basketball and other sports. The podcast has featured many players and coaches. Green has said he is interested in working in sports broadcasting after his playing career.
See also
In Spanish: Danny Green para niños
- List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
- List of NBA career playoff 3-point scoring leaders
