Three-time NBA champion Daniel Richard Green, more commonly known as Danny Green, is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.
Born in New York, Green attended North Babylon High School where he played his freshman season. After that, Green transferred to St. Mary’s High School in New York. He averaged 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 4.0 blocks per game as a senior. He was a four-star recruit, considered the eighth-best shooting guard in the nation, and 31st overall as a player.
Green committed to playing for UNC for college He came off the bench in his freshman season averaging 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds. He slowly improved as a player and by his junior season and averaged double-digit points while being the best 3-point shooter on the team. In his senior season, Green averaged 13.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
In the 2009 season, Green and UNC won the NCAA tourney championship and he declared for the 2009 NBA Draft. Danny Green was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 46th pick in the 2009 NBA draft.
Danny Green Height
Danny Green is listed as 6 feet and 6 inches tall. With this height, Green is considered to be of average height when it comes to the NBA. With his height and shooting ability, Green can rise and shoot over most of his matchups.
Danny Green Wingspan
Danny Green has a wingspan of 6 feet and 10 inches. For his height of 6 feet and 6 inches, Green has an exceptional wingspan which has led him to be one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. With this wingspan, Green has also been known to be a ferocious rebounder at times and has had numerous occasions where he has grabbed crucial offensive rebounds for his team.
Danny Green Position
Danny Green is listed as a shooting guard. Given his incredible shooting ability, it is no surprise that Green’s natural position is shooting guard. At times, however, Green is also known to play small forward given his height and wingspan. In the early 2010s, Green was considered to be one of the best shooting guards in the league.
Danny Green Team
Danny Green was initially drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009 NBA draft. Soon after, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs where he developed as a player and established himself as one of the best shooters in the league. He spent seven seasons in San Antonio before getting traded to the Toronto Raptors.
Green spent one season in Toronto and then signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. After that, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers where he has been a decent role player. Green has bounced between teams going from Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Currently, Green remains a free agent as he was waived by the 76ers on November 1, 2023.
FAQs
A. Danny Green is currently a free agent.
A. Danny Green is 6 feet and 6 inches tall.
A. Danny Green is listed as a shooting guard.
A. Danny Green’s wingspan is listed as 6 feet and 10 inches.
A. Danny Green is currently 36 years old.
