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An American professional basketball player Danny Green is associated with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He started his basketball at the University of North Carolina (UNC), where he played 145 matches and had more wins (123) than any Tar Heel before him.
In the history of theĀ Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), he is the only player with at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, 150 three-pointers, 150 blocks, and 150 steals. In his senior year, he earned anĀ NCAA championship and was subsequently drafted by theĀ Cleveland CavaliersĀ with the 46th overall pick in theĀ 2009 NBA draft.
In 2013 NBA Finals, he had set an NBA record for mostĀ three-point field goals and also won an NBA championship with theĀ San Antonio Spurs. Later, he became the third player from UNC to win an NCAA championship and an NBA championship, the two others beingĀ James WorthyĀ andĀ Michael Jordan. He is known for his perimeter defense and three-point shooting and also has been a key contributor on both ends on the floor throughout his NBA career.
Height / Weight / Age
Danny Green weighs 98 kg and 215 lbs in pounds. This basketball player has a towering height of 194 cm or in feet inches 6ā6ā tall. He has tiny black color curly hair and sharp wide black color eyes.
He has a healthy body with a figure measurement is 42 inches chest, 32 inches waist, and 36 inches hips approximately. He has turned 35 years old. His biceps size is 15.5 inches and his shoe size is 11 (US).
Net Worth
According to the sources, the estimated net worth of Danny Green is $12 million US dollars approximately. His monthly income ranges from $300K-$400K approximately.
Education / Family
Danny Green was born as Danny Green Richard on June 22, 1987. He was born to Danny Green Sr. and Reneā Darrell. He was raised in North Babylon, New York along with his brothers named Devonte Green & Rashid Green. He attendedĀ North Babylon High SchoolĀ where he played basketball and football as aĀ quarterback.
Later he was enrolled in St. Mary’s High School, inĀ Manhasset, New York where he averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks as a senior. During his high school, he was listed as the No. 8 shooting guard and the No. 31 player in the nation in 2005. For further studies, he attended the University of North Carolina and came off the bench as the sixth man during his freshman year.
In his junior season, he averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 turnovers, 1.2 steals, 1.2 blocks in 22.3 minutes per game. In 2008, he declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft but did not sign with an agent so that he had the option to return to school.
Name |
Danny Green |
Real name | Danny Green Richard |
Birth Place | North Babylon, New York, USA |
Date Of Birth | June 22, 1987 |
Age | 35 years |
Height | In centimeters ā 194 cm
In feet inches ā 6ā6ā |
Weight | In kilograms ā 98 kg
In pounds ā 215 lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Profession | Basketball player |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
School | St. Maryās High School
North Babylon High School |
College | University of North Carolina |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | New York, USA |
Debut | Not known |
Fathers Name | Danny Green Sr.
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Mothers Name | Reneā Darrell
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Brothers | Devonte Green & Rashid Green |
Sister | Name not found |
Career / Fashion And Style
In the 2009 NBA draft, Danny Green was selectedĀ by Cleveland Cavaliers as the 46th overall pick. He played 20 games in his rookie year with the Cavaliers and later the team waived him. In 2010, he was picked up by theĀ San Antonio Spurs. In 2011, he was acquired by theĀ Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League where he averaged 20 points, a team-high, and 7.5 rebounds in 16 games with the Bighorns.
In the first game of 2012 season, he scored 9 points and added 2 blocks in San Antonio’s win over New Orleans. He recorded career-highs in 2013, of 28 points, and 8 three-pointers made in a win over theĀ Minnesota Timberwolves. He won his first NBA championship in 2014 after defeating the Spurs and theĀ Miami HeatĀ 4 games to 1 in theĀ 2014 NBA Finals. For his victory, he joined Michael JordanĀ andĀ James WorthyĀ as the third Tar Heel to win both the NCAA and NBA championship.
In 2018, along with his teammate Kawhi Leonard, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Pöltl. He has helped the Raptors reach the 2019 NBA Finals, and defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games, with Green earning his second NBA championship. In 2019, he signed a two-year $30 million contract with Los Angeles Lakers.
Girlfriends, Affairs, Wife and More
Girlfriends | Blair Bashen
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Marital Status | Unmarried |
Wife | N/A |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you the list of Danny Green’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Tom Cruise |
Favorite Actress | Jennifer Aniston |
Favorite Food | Pasta & cake |
Favorite Destinations | London, Germany, Canada |
Favorite Color(s) | Black, green |
Some Interesting Facts About Danny Green
- Along with Harrison Sanford, he appeared in the podcast āInside the green roomā.
- Through the podcast, the duo earned the sponsorship from Yahoo Sports Canada.
- His brothers also play basketball.
- Danny is also famous for dancing to the song “Jump Around” to pump up the crowd before most of the University of North Carolina home games.