Danny Green is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He last played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He is a three-time NBA Champion, winning with his teams in 2014, 2019, and 2020.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Daniel Richard Green Jr. was born on June 22, 1987, in North Babylon, New York in the United States of America. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg. He is right-handed and he plays shooting guard and small forward.
His younger brother, Devonte Green, also plays basketball professionally. He is also the cousin of Gerald Green and Garlon Green. His other cousins who are also basketball players include Willie Green and Jordan Green.
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 98 kg |
| Born | 22 Jun 1987 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Icy-Hot |
| Team History | |
Memphis
|
2022 - 2023 |
Cleveland
|
2023 |
Philadelphia
|
2023 |
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Philadelphia
|
2020 - 2022 |
Los Angeles
|
2019 - 2020 |
Toronto
|
2018 - 2019 |
San Antonio
|
2010 - 2018 |
| Reno Bighorns | 2011 |
| Austin Toros | 2011 |
| Union Olimpija | 2011 |
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Cleveland
|
2009 - 2010 |
| Erie BayHawks | 2010 |
High School and College Career
He attended North Babylon High School in North Babylon, New York. Later, he transferred to St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, New York. In 2005, he was named McDonald’s All-American.
Green committed to play for the University of North Carolina and was there from 2005 to 2009. While there, he helped lead his team to the 2009 NCAA Championship.
Professional Career
He joined the NBA in 2009 and was signed by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also played for the Erie Bay Hawks at the same time. In 2010, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the first time. At the same time, he also played for the Reno Bighorns and the Austin Toros.
In 2011, he signed with the Slovenian team – Union Olimpija and helped them win the Slovenia Cup Championship.
In 2014, he won his first NBA Championship while with the Spurs. In 2018, he signed with the Toronto Raptors and won his second NBA Championship. His third championship came in 2020 while he was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Also in 2020, he moved to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Then in 2022, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies before he signed to play with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2023. That year, he also signed for a short time with the Philadelphia 76ers. They waived him in November 2023.
Career Highlights
- 2014, 2019, 2020 - NBA champion
- 2017 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2011 - Slovenian Cup champion
- 2009 - NCAA champion
- 2009 - Third-team All-ACC
- 2009 - ACC All-Defensive Team
- 2005 - McDonald’s All-American
- 2005 - Second-team Parade All-American
- 2024 - Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame
