Danny Green

Basketball player; NBA champion

Danny Green - Basketball player; NBA champion
Born

June 22nd, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played as a shooting guard and small forward. Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina where won an NCAA Championship in 2009. Entered the NBA in 2009, drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Played for several teams including the San Antonio Spurs, with whom won three NBA Championships in 2014. Contributed to the Toronto Raptors' success during the 2019 NBA Championship victory. Known for strong defensive skills and three-point shooting ability, earning recognition as an important role player in championship teams.

Winning three NBA Championships with the San Antonio Spurs

Contributing to the Toronto Raptors' 2019 Championship

Winning the Three-Point Contest at the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend

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