Danny Green’s tenure with the Sixers ends with draft-day trade after injury-riddled final season

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contracts leading into draft night. But Green’s deal was different because the final year of his deal was nonguaranteed until July 1.

The 34-year-old’s offensive numbers — 5.9 points per game on 39.4% shooting from the floor in the regular season — were his lowest as an NBA rotation player. He also missed 20 regular season games, the most in his career. “I probably had more injuries this year than I had in my career total, combined,” said Green, whose other ailments included to his hip and finger."… It’s two years in a row now, being in the postseason, where an injury happens where I believe I can help my team to where we can get to that next level.Green’s calm leadership and pedigree as a three-time title-winner made him beloved by his Sixers teammates — and beyond.

 

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