Willie Green

Basketball player and coach for the Pelicans

Willie Green - Basketball player and coach for the Pelicans
Born

July 28th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Syracuse University, where achievements included winning the NCAA Championship in 2003. Entered the NBA, where stints included playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, and Atlanta Hawks. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving as an assistant coach within various NBA teams. In 2021, became the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, leading the team through developmental phases and fostering young talent.

Winning the NCAA Championship with Syracuse in 2003

Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers

Coaching the New Orleans Pelicans

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