Willie Green
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About
NBA guard who began his career with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2003. He became the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans in July of 2021. He led the Pelicans to the playoffs in 2022.
Before Fame
He played 4 years of college basketball at the University of Detroit Mercy. His number was retired by the University.
Trivia
He was selected 41st overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics, but traded later that day to the 76ers. He was an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors during their titles in 2017 and 2018.
Family Life
His uncle Gary Green was his basketball coach at Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan.
Associated With
From 2003 to 2006 he played on the Philadelphia 76ers with All-Star guard Allen Iverson.
