Danny Green spent eight seasons with the Spurs and helped the team beat LeBron's Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals. He's set to retire after 15 years in the NBA
Danny Green went from a second-round pick who was twice waived in his first two years in the NBA to one of the Spurs ' greatest diamond-in-the-rough success stories, blossoming in San Antonio as a dependable 3-and-D wing who helped the franchise win its fifth NBA title in 2014. And after playing 15 seasons in a league that once seemed to disregard him, the 37-year-old three-time champion has decided to retire.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox The 6-foot-6 marksman made for an ideal member of the 'beautiful game' Spurs during their exhilarating run through the 2014 playoffs, which culminated with a five-game win over LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat in the Finals. Green averaged 9.2 points, shot 51.3% from the field and drilled 9-of-20 3s against Miami in that series.
takeaways as Castle steals show as Spurs, Wemby defeat Magic Now Green is ready for the next stage in his life, which includes hosting the 'Inside the Green Room' podcast launched back in 2018. “To all my friends, family coaches, and teammates from high school, college, and the pros; to my wife and little one, who have pushed me to be not only a great player but a better person each day,' Green said.
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