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Player Profile
Aussies in the NBA: Josh Green
Josh Green #10 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a portrait during Charlotte Hornets Media Day at Spectrum Center on September 30, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Highlights
Josh Green plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA
- Bronze medal winner at 2020 Tokyo Olympics with Australian national team
- Career-high 29 points in a single NBA game (February 2023)
- Selected 18th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020 NBA Draft
Josh Green is a physical Australian guard that quickly established himself as an exciting NBA player, competing for both the Charlotte Hornets and the Dallas Mavericks.
Green is a defensive beast and will undoubtedly be part of the Australian Boomers set-up for its march to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
Key Details
Name: Josh Green
Age: 23
Team(s): Charlotte Hornets (2024-current), Dallas Mavericks (2020-2024)
Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
Size: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
Playing Style
Josh Green’s playing style is characterised by his exceptional athleticism, defensive prowess and improving offensive game. His quick feet and long wingspan make him a formidable perimeter defender, capable of guarding multiple positions.
Offensively, Green has shown steady improvement since entering the league. Initially known more for his slashing ability and transition play, he has worked hard on his outside shooting with his percentage climbing every season.
Career
While Josh Green was born and raised in Sydney, he took his first major leap to making the NBA moving to the United States as a teenager. He quickly rose up the ranks of high school basketball, making himself a five-star recruit and a McDonald’s All-American. Green committed to Arizona where in his one and done season averaged 12 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists a night.
This led him to be selected 18th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020 NBA Draft. In his rookie season, Green’s playing time was limited but showed flashes of potential, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
In the off-season, Green was a part of the Australian Boomers team the brought home a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Green played very limited time by was still a crucial part of the roster.
The 2021-22 season saw him take on a larger role with the Mavericks, in particular in the playoffs as he helped their run to the Western Conference Finals.
The 2022-23 season marked a significant step forward for him. He set new career-high with 29 points against the Utah Jazz in February 2023. This improvement led to the Mavericks signing Green to a three-year, $41 million extension in October 2023.
Green’s final season with the Mavericks in 2023-24 saw him play a crucial role in their NBA Finals campaign. Even though they fell short to the Boston Celtics, his performances throughout the playoffs further cemented himself as a valuable two-way player.
In July 2024, Green was involved in a six team trade, the largest trade in NBA history, which saw him traded from Dallas to the Charlotte Hornets. He started 67 out of 68 games in his first year as a Hornet, averaging 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists. The move saw him gain an increased role and opportunity to succeed on both ends individually.
He remains with the Hornets heading into the 2025-26 season.
Fast Five Facts
- Green had collegiate offers from Villanova, North Carolina, Kansas, USC and UNLV
- Was named a McDonalds All-American in 2019
- Was a part of the Great Western Sydney Giants academy before moving to the United States
- Member of the Australian Boomers Bronze Medal team at the 2020 Olympics
- Was part of the largest NBA trade in history, a six-team deal that sent him from Dallas to Charlotte in 2024
Career Highlights Timeline
- 2019: Named a McDonalds All-American
- 2019: Leads IMG Academy to a National Championship
- 2019: Plays for Arizona Wildcats in NCAA
- 2020: Drafted 18th Overall by the Dallas Mavericks
- 2021: Makes Playoff debut with the Dallas Mavericks
- 2021: Helps Australia to their first Olympic men’s basketball medal
- 2023: Signs 3-year extension with the Dallas Mavericks
- 2023: Starts for the Boomers at the FIBA World Cup
- 2024: Reaches NBA Finals with the Dallas Mavericks
- 2024: Traded to the Charlotte Hornets as a part of a six-team deal
- 2024: Plays for the Boomers at the Paris Olympics
