Josh Green is an Australian professional basketball player who plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. Here’s a summary of his key information:
Basic Information
- Full Name: Joshua Benjamin Green
- Born: November 16, 2000 (age 24)
- Hometown: Sydney, Australia
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
- Weight: 200 pounds (91 kilograms)
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Shoots: Right
Early Life and Career
- Green was born in Sydney, Australia, to an Australian mother and an American father.
- He played various sports as a child, including Australian rules football, athletics, basketball, rugby, soccer, and swimming.
- At the age of 14, he moved to the United States with his family to pursue his basketball career.
- He attended several high schools in the US, including Mountain Ridge High School in Arizona and IMG Academy in Florida.
College Career
- Played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.
- Started all 30 games in his freshman season.
- Averaged 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
NBA Career
- Drafted 18th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020 NBA Draft.
- Played for the Mavericks for four seasons (2020-2024).
- Traded to the Charlotte Hornets in July 2024.
International Career
- Represented Australia in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he won a bronze medal.
- Played for the Australian national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Other Information
- Green is known for his athleticism, shooting ability, and defensive potential.
- He has a three-year, $41 million contract extension with the Mavericks, which he signed in October 2023, before being traded to the Hornets.