Seeing (Willie) Green

by Randy Zellea There are always solid contributors available in the second round of the NBA Draft. On draft night in June 2003, the Philadelphia 76ers saw something in Detroit’s Willie Green and completed a deal with Seattle to acquire Green’s rights. Since then, Green has been a mainstay in Philly due to his hard work and dedication, not only to his team, but to the community. Green currently runs his own foundation that helps to strengthen the interests of young people who come from communities challenged by violence, economic underdevelopment and chronic unemployment. SLAM recently sat down with Green before the Sixers played the Nets at the I-Zod Center. Green spoke openly about the team’s tough start, playing for a new coach, the return of Allen Iverson, his off court hobbies, and his reaction to seeing himself in a video game. SLAM: Tough start for the team so far, what does the team have to do in the second half to make a run? Willie Green: I think we just have to con...