Jeff Green

Jeff Green's basketball career is a testament to resilience and determination. Currently a player for the Houston Rockets, this marks Green's second tenure with the team. Having played for 11 NBA teams over 15 seasons as of 2024, Green holds the peculiar record of having played with the most teammates in the NBA, having shared the court with a total of 263. His illustrious career has seen him play for organizations including the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, and Denver Nuggets, among others. A noteworthy milestone in his career was in 2023, when he won his first NBA championship as a member of the Denver Nuggets.

Green's career has been marked by exceptional performances and recognitions. His rookie year in 2008 saw him named NBA All-Rookie First Team, an indication of his prowess on the court early on. In 2007, he was awarded Big East Player of the Year and was also named Big East tournament MVP. He was named Second-team All-American by USBWA and Third-team All-American by the AP and NABC in the same year. One of his most memorable performances was during the Eastern Conference Semifinal game five against the Milwaukee Bucks, where he scored a season-high 27 points while playing for the Brooklyn Nets, leading the team to victory.

Off the court, Green is known as Uncle Jeff, a nickname given by LeBron James. Notably, he completed his degree after undergoing successful open-heart surgery in 2012, a procedure that did not deter him from continuing his basketball career.