NBA Veteran Danny Green Announces Retirement After 15 Seasons

Veteran NBA player Danny Green has announced his retirement from professional basketball following a 15-year career during which he distinguished himself as a champion with multiple teams. Green made his announcement on his podcast, marking the end of a career that saw him become one of the few players in NBA history to win titles with three different franchises.

Throughout his career, Green was well-regarded for his three-point shooting accuracy, maintaining a 40% success rate from beyond the arc. In addition to his sharpshooting skills, he was respected as a leader within the locker room, helping to guide his teams to victory on the court.

Green’s career highlights include winning NBA championships in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs, in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors, and in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers. His ability to contribute to multiple championship teams has placed him in an elite category of players, shared by only three others in NBA history.

Drafted in the second round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009, Green only spent one season with the team before finding significant success with the San Antonio Spurs. It was during his tenure with the Spurs that he achieved a career-high average of 11.7 points per game over 81 games in the 2014-15 season, along with earning an All-Defensive Team honor in the 2016-17 season.

Green concluded his career with averages of 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game across 832 games. He also celebrated a collegiate national championship victory with the University of North Carolina in 2009.

Looking towards the future, Green plans to continue his involvement in basketball and beyond through several initiatives. These include his ongoing broadcasting career, the GreenLight venture fund, which supports innovative entrepreneurs, and the Between the Lines mentorship program. Additionally, Green co-hosts The Throne basketball tournament in collaboration with the National Basketball Players Association.