Sidney Green (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1961 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Thomas Jefferson (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UNLV (1979–1983) |
| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1983–1993 |
| Coaching career | 1995–2005 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1983–1986 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1986–1987 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1987–1989 | New York Knicks |
| 1989–1990 | Orlando Magic |
| 1990–1992 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1992–1993 | Charlotte Hornets |
| As coach: | |
| 1995–1997 | Southampton College |
| 1997–1999 | North Florida |
| 1999–2005 | Florida Atlantic |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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As coach:
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,080 (7.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,128 (6.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 635 (0.9 apg) |
Sidney Green (born January 4, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. In 1983, the Chicago Bulls picked him in the National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. After playing for ten years in the NBA, he became a college coach. Today, he works as a team ambassador for the Chicago Bulls.
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Sidney Green's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Basketball
Sidney Green was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is 6 feet 9 inches tall. He played as a forward and center. Sidney went to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He played for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team.
In 1983, Green was chosen as an All-American player. His last game for UNLV was a loss to North Carolina State in the 1983 tournament.
Playing in the NBA
The Chicago Bulls drafted Sidney Green in the first round of the 1983 NBA draft. He played for ten years in the NBA. During his career, he played for several teams:
He stopped playing in 1993. By then, he had scored 5,080 points and grabbed 4,128 rebounds.
Life After Playing
After his NBA career, Sidney Green became a coach.
- From 1995 to 1997, he coached at Southampton College.
- From 1997 to 1999, he was the head coach for the University of North Florida Ospreys.
- From 1999 to 2005, he coached the Florida Atlantic University Owls.
On September 24, 2009, Green became a player development assistant for the Chicago Bulls. Later, he became a community relations ambassador for the Bulls. This means he helps connect the team with fans and the community.
Sidney's Son, Taurean
Sidney's son, Taurean Green, also played basketball. He was part of the University of Florida team that won the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in both 2006 and 2007. Taurean has also played basketball professionally in the NBA and in Europe.
