Gerald Green

Gerald Green (born January 26, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 18th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. Known for his dunking skill, he has performed well in many slam dunk competitions, having won the 2005 McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest and the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, while finishing as the runner-up in the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

For other people named Gerald Green, see Gerald Green (disambiguation).
Gerald Green
Green with the Boston Celtics in 2017
Personal information
Born (1986-01-26) January 26, 1986
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolGulf Shores Academy
(Houston, Texas)
NBA draft2005: 1st round, 18th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career2005–2022
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number5, 8, 14, 15, 25, 30
Career history
As player:
2005–2007Boston Celtics
2006→Fayetteville Patriots
2006→Florida Flame
2007–2008Minnesota Timberwolves
2008Houston Rockets
2008–2009Dallas Mavericks
2009–2010Lokomotiv Kuban
2010–2011Krasnye Krylia
2011Foshan Dralions
2011–2012Los Angeles D-Fenders
2012New Jersey Nets
2012–2013Indiana Pacers
2013–2015Phoenix Suns
2015–2016Miami Heat
2016–2017Boston Celtics
2017–2020Houston Rockets
2022Rio Grande Valley Vipers
As coach:
2021–2022Houston Rockets (player development)
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2007)
  • NBA G League champion (2022)
  • NBA D-League All-Star (2012)
  • NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2012)
  • McDonald's All-American (2005)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
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