On June 28, 2007, Green was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He was later traded to the Seattle SuperSonics, where he joined a talented young core that included Kevin Durant.
After spending his first three seasons in Seattle/Oklahoma City, Green was traded back to Boston in 2011. He spent just one partial season with the Celtics before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2012.
In 2017, Green signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, joining LeBron James on a team that reached the NBA Finals that season. Next season, Green was traded to the Washington Wizards, where he averaged around 12.3 points per game.
Green then had short stints with the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets before joining the Brooklyn Nets in 2020. With the Nets, Green averaged 11.0 points per game, and this was one of his best seasons. He also helped the team advance to the second round of the playoffs.
Green's journeyman career has now spanned over 16 seasons and 11 different franchises. In the 2022/23 season, Green played 56 games for the Denver Nuggets, averaging 7.8 points 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Green finally enjoyed the ultimate triumph, winning his first NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023.
Jeff Green Age
Jeff Green was born on August 28, 1986 in Cheverly, Maryland. As of November 2023, Green is 37 years old.
The 6'8" forward has good size and length for his position. Green's wingspan is reported to be around 7'1", which helps him contribute on both ends. His length and athleticism also allows him to finish strongly at the rim. Green is famous for his thunderous dunks.
Before the NBA, Green played three seasons of college basketball at Georgetown University. As a junior in 2006-07, Green helped lead the Georgetown Hoyas to the Final Four. He was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
FAQs
A. Up until the end of the 2022/23 season, Jeff Green has drained 1,119 shots from downtown in his career.
A. According to various online sources, the net worth of Jeff Green is around $40 million as of 2023.
A. Jeff Green has one NBA ring with the Denver Nuggets in the 2022-23 season.
A. Jeff Green is 6 feet 8 inches tall.
A. Up until the end of the 2022/23 season, Jeff Green has grabbed 4,645 rebounds in his career.