What if I told you in 2005 Gerald Green would still be hoopin' in 2020?

[footey]

Was watching Gerald ballin' last night in pre-season game. He looked really good, actually. 16 points in 16 minutes, 5 rebounds, 1 block, zero turnovers.  3/6 from 3.

I remember where I was the night he was drafted like it was yesterday.  Mixture of disappointment (really was hoping we'd snag Danny Granger, whom the Pacers drafted one slot ahead) and excitement (who is this talented HS kid with the missing finger)?

Gerald was maddening to watch. He'd make some great other worldly plays and dunks (remember that finish at Toronto?), followed by bone headed missed assignments. But man, he sure was fun to watch and root for.

Of course, it was all Doc's fault for not playing him more!!

By the time the KG trade went down, Gerald was basically a throw in on that trade. 

He bounced around, including a stint in Russia as I remember.

But gradually through perseverance, hard work and skill and talent, made it back into the NBA.

Was even a spot starter for us back in 2017.  (Who will forget how his insertion into the starting lineup changed the 2017 Bulls series??)

If someone told you in 2007 when we traded Gerald Green that his NBA career would continue through the 2020-21 season, that he would be among only 3 guys from the 2005 draft class (along with Chris Paul and Lou Williams) to still be playing in the NBA, I'd have called you nuts.

 It was all your fault, Doc!!!

Congrats, Gerald Green!!

[gouki88]

I, like many others here probably, thought he was toast when he went to play in Russia.

When he reinvented himself in Phoenix his career took off properly. Good for him.

Was always sad Sonny Weems & Terrence Williams couldn’t take a leaf out of his book, in the sense that they fizzled out and never came back.

[Birdman]

I respect and admire guys like Green who never gave up and still playing in NBA after bouncing around everywhere

[Big333223]

When I think of players that never reached their potential, Gerald is the first guy I think of. It's hard to imagine a better physical package for a wing but he never put it together.

[timpiker]

Truly amazing...good for him.

[GreenEnvy]

I’d not only believe it, I’d wonder how many banners did Big Al Jefferson and him raise in the Garden between 2005 and now.

I’d guess 6-8.

[Csfan1984]

He spent time with some of my relatives over holidays when he played here. They said he was a good kid and quiet. He also was close to IT. Those two seemed to like it here and the people. Always felt both guys wanted make it and stay here long term. So I wish them the best.

[SparzWizard]

A true journeyman.

[bdm860]

If you told me in 2005 that Green would still be in the NBA 2021, it would only build upon my sky high excitement, especially after watching his summer league dunk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PwoMl6YnWI

Dude could be that next lethal scoring slasher, the next Vince Carter, Kobe, McGrady!

[Kuberski33]

Green is a pro. He knows what keeps him in the league, does his best to supply it whenever called upon and when he's not playing is a good teammate who makes no waves.  I'm a fan. He could help this year's Celtics.