Josh Green

Basketball player, Dallas Mavericks

Josh Green - Basketball player, Dallas Mavericks
Born

November 16th, 2000
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An Australian basketball player, played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats before entering the NBA. Drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. As a versatile player, contributed both offensively and defensively for the Mavericks, participating in key matchups during the regular season and playoffs.

Drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2020

Played college basketball for Arizona Wildcats

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