Celtics assign Gerald Green to Patriots
Published on January 6, 2006 under NBA G League (G League)
Fayetteville Patriots News Release
BOSTON, January 6 - The Boston Celtics announced today that the club has assigned Gerald Green to the Fayetteville Patriots of the NBA Development League.
"Gerald's development remains one of our top priorities," said Celtics Executive Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. "He's progressing just as we expected, and we think this is a step in the right direction. With our upcoming schedule allowing limited practice time, this allows Gerald more of an opportunity to continue developing his game."
Green, a 6-8, 200-pound forward, was selected by the Celtics 18th overall in the 2005 NBA Draft, coming out of Gulf Shores Academy in Houston, Texas. As a senior, Green averaged 33.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game on his way to being a two-time All-State selection. In his junior season he led Gulf Shores to a 39-2 record as he averaged 28.8 points, 13.0 rebounds and 6.0 blocks per game.
Green was named to the 2005 McDonald's All-American Team where he won the Slam Dunk Contest and scored 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting, including 6-for-9 from three-point range. He was named MVP of the Reebok ABCD All-Star Camp in the summer of 2004.
Green is the 14th NBA player to be assigned to a D-League affiliate this season. The complete list of 2005-06 NBA to D-League designated players follows:
Player NBA Team NBA D-League Team
Sean Banks New Orleans/Okla.City Hornets Tulsa 66ers (waived by
Hornets)
Earl Barron Miami Heat Florida Flame
Andray Blatche Washington Wizards Roanoke Dazzle
(recalled by Wizards)
Gerald Green Boston Celtics Fayetteville Patriots
Ersan Ilyasova Milwaukee Bucks Tulsa 66ers
Dwayne Jones Minnesota Timberwolves Florida Flame
Rawle Marshall Dallas Mavericks Fort Worth Flyers
C.J. Miles Utah Jazz Albuquerque Thunderbirds
Peter John Ramos Washington Wizards Roanoke Dazzle
Donta Smith Atlanta Hawks Arkansas RimRockers
Pape Sow Toronto Raptors Arkansas RimRockers
Dijon Thompson Phoenix Suns Albuquerque
Thunderbirds (recalled by Suns)
Bracey Wright Minnesota Timberwolves Florida Flame
Dorell Wright Miami Heat Florida Flame
Green will report to Fayetteville on Monday, January 9 and is expected to play his first game with the Patriots on Sunday, January 15 on the opening day of the MLK Showcase against the Florida Flame at the Crown Coliseum.
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