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[5] The Sonics were sold and moved to Oklahoma City before the start of the 2008–09 season, becoming the Thunder. You would know this better than most: that's a hell of a statement. Stephen A., Max divided on Wizards' additions of Dwight, Green, Reports: Jeff Green agrees to deal with Wizards.

James Harden overcomes a rough shooting night to finish with 21 points, five rebounds and nine assists as the Rockets take a 2-0 lead over the Thunder.

Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. WEIGHT 235 lbs / 106.6kg. [31] On April 5, 2017, he was shut down for the rest of the season due to lower back soreness that plagued him throughout the season. Green was born in Cheverly, Maryland, to Jeffrey Green Sr. and Felicia Akingube. He was subsequently traded to the Seattle SuperSonics (now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder). [26], On February 18, 2016, Green was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Lance Stephenson and a future protected first-round pick. Anthony Davis scored 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers evened the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Houston Rockets 117-109. Green later joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and then the Washington Wizards and now plays for the Houston Rockets. [4] On April 6, 2008, Green scored a career-high 35 points against the Denver Nuggets. "[2], Green won the 2005 Big East Rookie of the Year award along with Rudy Gay of the University of Connecticut. Privacy Policy | Accessibility and Closed Caption | Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He was subsequently traded to the Seattle SuperSonics (now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder). [7] On December 1, 2010, he set a new career high with 37 points against the New Jersey Nets. Chris Paul, James Harden, and more discuss the Thunder overtime win in Game 3. West Semifinals - Game 5, LAL WIN SERIES 4-1, LeBron readjusts to throw down impressive dunk, Green finds Harden open for a one-handed slam.

[39] On February 28, 2020, the Houston Rockets announced that they had signed Green for the remainder of the season. [11] Eight days later, his contract was voided by the Celtics after a routine physical examination detected an aortic aneurysm. Green spent the next four summers taking classes at Georgetown and graduated in 2012 with a degree in English and a minor in theology. Jeffrey Lynn Green (born August 28, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [19], In 2013–14, Green played and started in all 82 games for the Celtics following the departure of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in the off-season. Jeffrey Lynn Green (born August 28, 1986) is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). On January 22, he scored 39 points against the Wizards. Who had the best sneakers of Week 16 in the NBA? [36], On July 20, 2019, Green signed with the Utah Jazz. He led the Hoyas to the Final Four of the 2007 NCAA Tournament, beating Belmont and Boston College in the first two rounds. He played three seasons of college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas, before entering the 2007 NBA draft, where he was selected fifth overall by the Boston Celtics. [21], On January 12, 2015, Green was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team deal involving the Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans. [20], Over the first two months of the 2014–15 season, Green averaged a career-best 17.6 points per game. Green made the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2008 after averaging 10.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 80 games. [22] He made his debut for the Grizzlies two days later, recording 10 points and 3 rebounds off the bench in a 103–92 win over the Brooklyn Nets. On March 16 against the New Orleans Pelicans, he had a second 39-point game. He was later traded to the Seattle SuperSonics alongside Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West in exchange for Ray Allen and Glen Davis. [25] He topped that mark on January 25, 2016, scoring 30 points off the bench in a 108–102 overtime win over the Orlando Magic. In 2016, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. [35] The Cavaliers reached the 2018 NBA Finals, where they were defeated in four games by the Golden State Warriors. Green improved his field goal percentage after the trade to the Celtics, shooting 48.5 percent from the floor in 26 games after shooting 43.7 percent with the Thunder. James Harden goes off for 31 points and 5 assists as Houston takes game 5. He was named to the All-Big East Second Team in 2006 along with teammate Roy Hibbert.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 62 points as Los Angeles takes down Houston to win Game 3. He played three seasons of college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas, before entering the 2007 NBA draft, where he was selected fifth overall by the Boston Celtics.

[9][10] Green recorded a double-double in his first start as a Celtic against the Washington Wizards on April 11, 2011, recording 20 points, a career high-tying 15 rebounds, four assists and two steals. BORN 08/28/1986 ; AGE 34 years ; FROM Georgetown

In January 2009, Green hit his first career game-winner, lifting the Thunder to a 122–121 win over the Golden State Warriors. He and Hibbert were unanimous selections to the All-Big East First Team.

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[37] On December 24, the Jazz waived Green. [30] He made his debut for the Magic in their season opener on October 26, 2016, scoring seven points off the bench in a 108–96 loss to the Miami Heat. Chris Paul scores led the way with 28 points and 7 rebounds to force a game 7 in the first round of playoffs. Tobias Harris scores 18 points as the 76ers get the win over the Rockets, 134-96. James Harden had 38 points for the Rockets in the loss. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page.

[15][16] On March 18, 2013, Green scored a career-high 43 points in a 105–103 loss to the Miami Heat. [27] Two days later, he made his debut for the Clippers in a 115–112 loss to the Golden State Warriors, recording five points, two rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench. He spent half a season with the Clippers before joining the Orlando Magic following the 2015–16 season. The two top recruits of Esherick's tenure, Green and center Roy Hibbert, were the key components of Thompson's future success.

James Harden puts up 36 points and adds 5 assists to lead Houston in a 112-97 Game 1 win against Los Angeles.

[1] Thompson stated in a Sports Illustrated interview: "You'll stop and think when I say this, but it's true: Jeff Green is the smartest player I've ever coached. In that game, he converted an 11-footer with 1.3 seconds left for a 100-100 tie at the end of regulation. Green was recruited to Georgetown University by coach Craig Esherick in 2003.
[38], On February 18, 2020, Green was signed by the Houston Rockets to a 10-day contract. [23] On June 18, 2015, Green exercised his player option with the Grizzlies for the 2015–16 season. 1 seed UNC in a stunning second-half comeback victory and bringing the Hoyas back to their first Final Four since Patrick Ewing led them to the 1985 National Championship game. Dennis Schroder led the way for the Thunder with 29 points as they defeated the Rockets 119-107.

After his 30-point performance in the 2007 Big East Tournament semifinal against Notre Dame and his 21-point performance in the championship against Pittsburgh, Green was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, as the Hoyas won their first Big East title since 1989. Robert Covington and Eric Gordon score 21 points each to lead Houston in a Game 7 win against OKC. [8], On February 24, 2011, Green was traded, along with Nenad Krstić and a 2012 first-round pick, to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson. He attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he led the NHS Wildcats to the state basketball championship in 2004. Esherick was fired before Green arrived on campus and John Thompson III was hired as the new coach. [29], On July 7, 2016, Green signed with the Orlando Magic.

He subsequently had a career-best season as he averaged a career-high 16.9 points per game. [24], On December 13, 2015, Green scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to the Miami Heat.

Jeff Green bio, stats, and video highlights. HEIGHT 6 ft 8 in / 2.03m. [12] He subsequently underwent heart surgery in January 2012 and missed the entire 2011–12 season. [34] On May 27, 2018, Green scored 19 points starting in place of the injured Kevin Love, helping the Cavaliers defeat the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. James Harden goes off for 37 points with 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets to victory in game 1. He spent 3½ seasons with the franchise before being traded back to the Celtics in February 2011, whe… Green beat Vanderbilt with a game-winning shot after a controversial no-call in the game's closing seconds as well as fearlessly leading the Hoyas to victory against No. Davis, Harden penalized for Game 2 incidents, Harden hits Green in stride with between-the-legs dime, Rockets sign Jeff Green for rest of season, Sources: Rockets to sign veterans Green, Carroll, Jazz to sign R. Tucker, cut Green, sources say, Sources: Green, Mudiay to Jazz on 1-year deals.