Born on June 22, 1987, Daniel Richard Green Jr. is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He has had a keen interest in basketball since his childhood.
Green was enrolled at North Babylon High School in North Babylon, New York. In addition to basketball, he played football at his school. In his sophomore year, he changed his school and was admitted to a private school named St. Marry High School in Manhasset, New York. He boosted his gaming skills in this school, averaged 20 points, and was listed as the No. 31 player in the country.
Later, Danny joined the University of North Carolina and played basketball. He participated in more than 145 games for this university. He started his basketball career when the Cavaliers selected him as the 46th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. He made three-point field goals (25-38), i.e. almost 70% in a Finals series, and set a record in the history of the NBA.
The following season, he played for the San Antonio Spurs and won an NBA championship. He set another record to become the third player from UNC to win an NCAA and an NBA championship. He won a second NBA championship in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers for only one season in 2020 and won the third NBA championship.
He was recruited for the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in the 2016-17 season.
Who is Danny Green’s Wife?
Blair Bashen is the wife of the NBA star Danny Green. She was born on February 7, 1989. Blair was greatly interested in sports during her childhood has played basketball and volleyball in high school.
Blair is 5 ft. 10 inches in height and 73kg in weight. A proper diet, like green veggies in her breakfast, makes her fit. Blair workouts with her husband, Danny Green, in a daily routine.
She has a rich family background, as her mother (Jannet Bashen) is a famous investor and entrepreneur.
Danny Green’s Wife Blair Bashen: Quick Facts
| Full Name | Blair Bashen |
| Birth Date | February 7, 1989, |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas |
| Age | 34 years |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Nationality | American |
| Father’s Name | George Steven Bashen |
| Mother’s Name | Jannet Bashen |
| Siblings | Drew Alec Bashen |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| High School | St. Johns High School |
| College | Purdue University |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband Name | Danny Green |
Blair Bashen’s Profession
Blair started her professional career as an athlete as she played basketball and volleyball in high school and college. She even led the team in her high school as a captain and was a three-year letter-winner in volleyball during high school. Blair received the Athletic Achievement Basketball Award during her junior year.
After her junior and senior seasons, she received the Athletic Excellence Award for her leadership and extraordinary ability. Also, she was rewarded as All-South Zone as a first and second-year student for showing honor, and exceptional sportsmanship behaviour. After completing her graduation from Purdue University, she decided to leave her career as an athlete.
As per the records, she started working as an organisational development consultant and an accountant in her mother’s firm.
How did Danny Green meet Blair Bashen?
Danny Green and Blair Bashen have been together since 2015. It is not exactly known how Danny met Blair. After dating for a long time, the NBA star Danny Green finally proposed to her in 2020.
It was a very special event as he proposed to Blair on the seaside with a diamond ring. He revealed that it took a long time for him to collect money for such an expensive diamond ring. This event was captured and shared by him on his official Instagram page. This was liked by many netizens.
When did Danny Green marry Blair Bashen?
As mentioned above, the NBA star proposed to Blair Bashen, in a very impressive way. Danny went down on his knees and proposed to her near the sea. His longtime relationship with his girlfriend was a trending topic on social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok etcetera. This news went viral on all social media platforms.
The couple finally married in 2021. Their marriage was held in Texas and named “The Green Bash”, a mixture of both names. They had invited their relatives and many of his NBA colleagues from around the world.
The couple served an exquisite seven-tiered wedding cake to the guests. This cake was inspired by Blair’s green diamond engagement ring. It was a lavish wedding. Blair changed her overall look during this ceremony. She wore a glistening-fitting jumpsuit for her second look.
Green shared many photos of his marriage on his official Instagram page. Her wife, Blair Bashen, is also very active on her Instagram profile, sharing new photos with her husband.
