NBA – After a first attempt with the Cavs in 2018, the veteran is back in the NBA Finals more than ten years after his open heart surgery.
In January 2012, the Nuggets player had, literally, entrusted his heart to the hands of a surgeon to save the life of the player suffering from an aortic aneurysm. The same kind of operation suffered by Ronny Turiaf in 2005.
« Some GMs, some teams told me that I would not spend the five years after the operation “, he had dropped last year, for the ten years of this very special anniversary. This one is therefore still there today and four wins away from winning his first NBA title.
« How do I view my journey? In short, I’m proud of myself, of all the obstacles I’ve encountered in my career: the obstacle I faced over ten years ago, not letting this kind things to slow me down, to break down barriers, to play in several teams, to adapt to all circumstances “, lists the 36-year-old player who has known more than a third of the franchises in the league (11!).
Jeff Green, a miracle
Each time with a positive impact. This season, Jeff Green was still bringing 8 points each night, his lowest career average with his lowest average playing time.
Even if his offensive performance and his address fell again in the playoffs (4 points at 38% on shots), the veteran says he is happy
« to be there, after 16 years of career. I am enthusiastic. It is a blessing. It’s proof of hard work. Whether people like it or not, with everything I’ve been through, everyone knows, to be at this stage, to be productive, to bring something to a great team in the final, I think it’s amazing. »
This final will be his second career experience after a first stint with the Cavs in 2018. LeBron James, he and the others had been swept away by the untouchable Warriors of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
The important thing for him, as at the time, will in any case be to stay focused ” on the present moment “, the fact of being in the final. ” It’s just about accepting where you are and getting ready. »
| Jeff Green | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2007-08 | SEA | 80 | 28 | 42.7 | 27.6 | 74.4 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 10.5 |
| 2008-09 | OKC | 78 | 37 | 44.6 | 38.9 | 78.8 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 16.5 |
| 2009-10 | OKC | 82 | 37 | 45.3 | 33.3 | 74.0 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 15.1 |
| 2010-11 * | All Teams | 75 | 32 | 44.9 | 30.3 | 81.1 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 13.3 |
| 2010-11 * | OKC | 49 | 37 | 43.7 | 30.4 | 81.8 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 15.2 |
| 2010-11 * | BOS | 26 | 24 | 48.5 | 29.6 | 79.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 9.8 |
| 2012-13 | BOS | 81 | 28 | 46.7 | 38.5 | 80.8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 12.8 |
| 2013-14 | BOS | 82 | 34 | 41.2 | 34.1 | 79.5 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 16.9 |
| 2014-15 * | All Teams | 78 | 32 | 43.0 | 33.2 | 83.3 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 15.0 |
| 2014-15 * | MEM | 45 | 30 | 42.7 | 36.2 | 82.5 | 1.0 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 13.1 |
| 2014-15 * | BOS | 33 | 33 | 43.4 | 30.5 | 84.0 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 17.6 |
| 2015-16 * | All Teams | 80 | 28 | 43.0 | 31.5 | 74.5 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 11.7 |
| 2015-16 * | MEM | 53 | 29 | 43.1 | 30.9 | 80.0 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 12.2 |
| 2015-16 * | LAC | 27 | 26 | 42.7 | 32.5 | 61.5 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 10.9 |
| 2016-17 | ORL | 69 | 22 | 39.4 | 27.5 | 86.3 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 9.3 |
| 2017-18 | CLE | 78 | 23 | 47.7 | 31.2 | 86.8 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 10.9 |
| 2018-19 | WAS | 77 | 27 | 47.5 | 34.7 | 88.8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 12.3 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 48 | 20 | 46.2 | 33.9 | 80.2 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 9.4 |
| 2019-20 * | UTH | 30 | 18 | 38.5 | 32.7 | 77.8 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 7.8 |
| 2019-20 * | NEW | 18 | 23 | 56.4 | 35.4 | 85.7 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 12.2 |
| 2020-21 | BRK | 68 | 27 | 49.2 | 41.2 | 77.6 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 11.0 |
| 2021-22 | THE | 75 | 25 | 52.4 | 31.5 | 83.3 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 10.3 |
| 2022-23 | THE | 56 | 20 | 48.8 | 28.8 | 74.4 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 7.8 |
| Total | 1107 | 29 | 44.9 | 33.7 | 80.3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 12.4 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
2023-05-31 08:22:00
#Jeff #Green #pride #heart
