Sean Green (basketball) facts for kids
Green in 2020
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 2, 1970 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| High school | Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1991–2002 |
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| 1991–1993 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1993–1994 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1994 | Utah Jazz |
| 1994 | Marinos de Anzoategui |
| 1995 | Macaabi Jerusalem |
| 1995–1996 | Teorematour Milano |
| 1996 | Portland Mountain Cats |
| 1996 | Jcoplastic Napoli |
| 1997 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 1998–2000 | Darüşşafaka |
| 2000–2001 | JDA Dijon Basket |
| 2002 | Bravos de Guanare |
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Sean Curtis Green (born February 2, 1970) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He is also a certified triathlon coach and used to coach a girls' basketball team. Today, Sean lives in California, helps athletes improve, and hosts a podcast called “Let Me Cook”.
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Sean Green's Basketball Journey
Sean Green started his high school basketball career at August Martin High School. He also played for a special team called AAU at Riverside Church. On this team, he played with other future stars like Malik Sealy and Kenny Anderson.
High School and College Years
In 1987, Sean moved to Oak Hill Academy, a famous basketball school. His coach there was Steve Smith. After high school, Sean went to North Carolina State University for one year. He then transferred to Iona College to finish his college basketball career.
During his last year at Iona, Sean was amazing. He scored an average of 23.2 points per game. He also grabbed 5.2 rebounds and made 1.7 steals per game. Because of his great performance, he was chosen for the First Team All-MAAC.
Playing in the NBA
In 1991, the Indiana Pacers picked Sean Green as the 41st player in the 1991 NBA draft. He was the last player from Iona College to play in an NBA game for a long time. Later, Scott Machado played briefly for the Houston Rockets in 2012.
Sean played for the Indiana Pacers for two years. After that, he decided to move to the Philadelphia 76ers. During his third year in the NBA, Sean was traded to the Utah Jazz. He finished the 1994 season with the Jazz, which was his last year in the NBA.
Playing Around the World
After his time in the NBA, Sean Green continued to play professional basketball for eight more years. He played in many different countries across Europe, Asia, and South America.
- He played in Venezuela in 1994, 1997, and 2002.
- He played in Israel in 1995.
- He played in Italy in 1996 and 1997.
- He played in the Philippines in 1997 and 2000.
- He played in Turkey from 1998 to 2000.
- He played in France in 2001.
Life After Playing Basketball
In 2004, Sean Green started his own company called Green Storm Fitness LLC. This company helps people train for duathlons and triathlons. It also offers personal training in the New York City area.
Coaching and Training
In 2010, Sean became the head coach for the girls' varsity basketball team. This was at the Convent of the Sacred Heart preparatory school in Greenwich, CT. In just two years, he helped the team improve a lot. They went from winning only 4 games to winning 18 games in 2012. They also won their first league and tournament championship in 23 years!
Sean coached at Convent of the Sacred Heart from 2010 to 2014. During that time, his team had a great record of 57 wins and 28 losses. After coaching, Sean continued to train athletes in the New York City area. He has worked with many different people, including famous actors and NBA players.
See also
In Spanish: Sean Green para niños
