WILLIE GREEN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Detroit school's gym renamed after former student and Atlanta Hawk Willie Green

Atlanta Hawks guard Willie Green stood Thursday where the road to his NBA career began: a tiny gym on Detroit's west side. The gym, at the David Ellis Academy Detroit at 18977 Schaefer, has been given a new name in Green's honor: the Willie Green Center for Physical Fitness.
Via Lions Blog  |  16 days ago

The Atlanta Hawks sign Willie Green

The Hawks have signed 30-year old shooting guard Willie Green.  Green played in 77 games (13 starts) for the Hornets last year and he averaged 21.7 minutes, 8.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.  He has now played in 499 games (224 starts) in his NBA career and he is averaging 21.7 minutes, 9.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.  This was a solid signing...
Via Hawks Locker  |  December 22, 2011

Atlanta Hawks sign guard Willie Green

The Atlanta Hawks today signed free agent guard Willie Green, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund.  Per team policy, terms were not disclosed. Green played in 77 games last season with the New Orleans Hornets, starting 13, and averaging 8.7 ppg, 2.1 rpg and 1.0 apg (.443 FG%, .348 3FG%, .780 FT%). He has [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  December 22, 2011

Willie Green ascends to the starting lineup for the New Orleans Hornets

29-year old shooting guard Willie Green has bumped Marco Belinelli out of the starting lineup.  Green scored 19 points and he grabbed 1 rebound in 35 minutes in his first start which came against the Timberwolves earlier this week.  He has played in 5 games so far in February and he is averaging 22.4 minutes, 9.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steal per game.  Green...
Via Hornets Locker  |  February 11, 2011

Tamara Green, Willie Green's Sister, Killed After Watching His Game

by FanHouse StaffFiled under: HornetsTamara Green and Gary Benjamin Green (known as Ben), Willie Green's sister and cousin, were killed Sunday night on their way home from watching Green's Hornets lose to the Pistons in Detroit. A number of Green's family came to watch the Detroit native return home. According to Willie Green Sr., Tamara, 30, and Ben, 27, left shortly after the game...
Via FanHouse  |  December 21, 2010

Was The Trade Of Green And Smith A Good One For Sixers?

Now that we all have had time to react to the latest trade by the Philadelphia 76ers, let’s analyze the move. First by a show of hands, who is saddened by the departure of Willie Green? Oh, by the way, friends and family of the aforementioned former Sixer, we ask that for [...]
Via Sports Page Network  |  September 25, 2010

In Any Trade Involving Willie Green, The Team Trading Willie Green Wins

This doesn't really merit much of a mention, but the Sixers moved Willie Green today. And no one outside of Philadelphia will notice, but Lord in heaven, Sixer Fan will. And for one of the few times in Willie's life here, cheer.You see, Green is the perfect embodiment of why this franchise has been almost always irrelevant since Allen Iverson was one of the five best players in the...
Via Five Tool Tool  |  September 23, 2010

Willie Green Going To Senegal

Willie Green of the Philadelphia 76ers  will join NBA and WNBA players in Africa this summer. This is the first time this many NBA and WNBA players are involved in basketball without borders. Basketball without borders is a global development and community outreach program. One of the first stops in the tour will be held in Dakar Senegal. The NBA recruited the top 60 young basketball...
Via 76ers Central  |  July 18, 2010

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...
Via SLAM Online  |  February 01, 2010

Rumors: TA for Willie Green; Memphis #2 Pick

The Celtics have surfaced as potential suitors for Memphis' #2 pick in the draft:As the rumor mill churns, the Griz have been approached by several teams about acquiring the second overall pick. Boston, Houston and New York are said to be among the most recent suitors. Boston and Houston would likely have to offer an established NBA player...
Via Red's Army  |  June 09, 2009
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