Litterial Green facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 7, 1970 Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Moss Point (Moss Point, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1992–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1994 | Orlando Magic |
| 1994–1996 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1996–1997 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1998 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1998–1999 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1999 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1999–2000 | Marinos de Oriente |
| 2000 | Polluelos de Aibonito |
| 2001 | Egepen Altay |
| 2001 | Unia Tarnów |
| 2001–2002 | Zlatorog Laško |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Litterial Maurice Green (born March 7, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard, which is like the team's main ball-handler and play-maker. He was known for his scoring and passing skills.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Litterial Green grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He played high school basketball at Moss Point High School. During his senior year, he was amazing on the court. He scored an average of 39.7 points per game. This made him the top scorer in the entire nation that year!
He also showed off his all-around skills. He averaged 9.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 3.0 steals per game. Because of his great talent, he was named a McDonald's All-American. This is a special honor for the best high school players. He was also a Parade Magazine All-American. In 1999, Sports Illustrated magazine ranked him as one of Mississippi's 50 Greatest Sports Figures.
College Career at Georgia
After high school, Green played college basketball for the University of Georgia. He became a true legend for the Bulldogs. He scored 2,111 points during his time there. This made him the all-time leading scorer in UGA history. He also became the school's all-time leader in assists, showing he was a great passer too.
In 1990, he helped lead the Bulldogs to their only Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championship. He was chosen as an All-SEC player three times: in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Litterial Green is the only basketball player in UGA history to score over 2,000 points. He is also one of only three players in SEC history to have over 2,000 points and 400 assists. The other two are famous players Pete Maravich and Allan Houston.
Professional Basketball Journey
Litterial Green was chosen in the second round of the 1992 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. He then played for the Orlando Magic from 1992 to 1994. He was a backup point guard for star players like Scott Skiles and Penny Hardaway.
After playing for the Magic, he joined the Detroit Pistons for the 1996–97 season. He also played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 1997–98 and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1999. Between his NBA teams, he also played for the Quad City Thunder in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
From 1999 to 2002, Green played basketball overseas. He played in countries like Venezuela, Turkey, Poland, and Slovenia.
Coaching and Beyond
After his playing career, Litterial Green became a coach. In 2003, he coached the Southern Crescent Lightning in the World Basketball Association. His team won the league championship, and he was named the league's Coach of the Year. Later, he coached the Chattanooga Steamers in the American Basketball Association.
Green has also worked as a basketball analyst for ESPN College Basketball. This means he would share his expert opinions on college games. He has also been a consultant for NBA teams, helping them with their strategies and player development.
See also
In Spanish: Litterial Green para niños
