Josh Green is an Australian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). University Career: Green played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. He was a highly sought-after recruit, coming from Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona. In his only season at Arizona (2019-2020), he started all 30 games, averaging 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He shot 42.4% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range. Green was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. Draft: After his freshman season, Green declared for the 2020 NBA draft. He was selected by the Dallas Mavericks as the 18th overall pick. He signed his rookie contract with the Mavericks on November 30, 2020. News and Career: Since joining the Mavericks, Green has primarily played as a backup shooting guard\/small forward. He is known for his athleticism, defensive tenacity, and improved three-point shooting. In his rookie season (2020-2021), he appeared in 39 games, averaging 2.6 points and 2.0 rebounds. In his second season (2021-2022), his playing time increased, and he averaged 4.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 67 games. His most significant improvement came in the 2022-2023 season, where he took on greater responsibility and started more games. He averaged 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, shooting 53.7% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range. Green has become a valuable “3-and-D” player for the Mavericks, providing energy and defensive versatility off the bench or as a starter. He has also demonstrated the ability to attack the basket and finish at the rim. Personal Data: Josh Green was born on November 16, 2000, in Sydney, Australia. His parents, Wally and Cahla, were both athletes; his father played professional basketball in Australia, and his mother was a netball player. He has three siblings. Green moved to the United States in high school to pursue his basketball career, attending IMG Academy in Florida before transferring to Hillcrest Prep. He has represented Australia in various international competitions, including the 2018 FIBA U-17 Basketball World Cup and the 2019 FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup. He is known for his strong work ethic and humble demeanor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":48481,"template":"","categories":[1],"class_list":["post-48480","nba-player","type-nba-player","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n