Gerald Green gets cut from Chinese team

[Roy H.]

It’s slightly mind boggling to think that Gerald Green, a Celtics rookie fresh out of high school in 2005, is only 25.

It’s also sad to hear that this tremendous, entertaining athlete was cut by the Foshan Long Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association last week. His individual gifts remain considerable, but in a league that values conformity and selfless play, he simply didn’t fit.

As more American players sign contracts in the CBA, that problem becomes more apparent. As many of these players are discovering, Chinese management does not seem to value individuality, never mind high maintenance. Right, J.R. Smith?

“The team needs to stand out at the crucial time,” Green said in a prepared statement, released curiously enough by the Long Lions. “I tried to lead the team, but maybe I was not doing good enough.”

Think Green actually said or wrote that?

As Smith’s problems with the Guangdong Tigers have shown, image is hugely important for the Chinese teams.

The club’s statement added that Green “failed to fit into the tactic system of the whole team. The coach considered it again and again, and made this difficult decision in order to meet the team’s long-term needs.”

Link

Same old Gerald.  Physically gifted, with no conception of how to play the game.

[Who]

G.Green continues to be a huge disappointment. Awful lack of progress since moving abroad.

The chances of making a return to the NBA someday down the road just get worse and worse.

[TaxiDriver2500]

its too bad The Pacers didnt covet Greens ability to Windmill dunk on draft night. Danny Granger one pick before us....


Seriously, Gerald clearly doesnt get team concepts. We all wish he was a better NBA player but its not all flash.

Maybe the Globetrotters could give him a call?

[Roy H.]

Maybe the Globetrotters could give him a call?

Not enough dribbling skill.

[BASS_THUMPER]

“I tried to lead the team, but maybe I was not doing good enough.”

was he picked up to be a leader?

[LilRip]

man, Gerald Green used to have all-star potential, then he took an arrow in the knee..

lol, sorry, couldn't resist.

[Cman]

“I tried to lead the team, but maybe I was not doing  good enough.”

was he picked up to be a leader?

Well, he certainly wasn't picked up for his skill with English grammar...

[greenlion]

such an utter waste of talent and skill, in fairness with him, it was evident that he tried, the confidence level of the teams he has gotten into just didn't give him much of a chance...

[the_Bird]

its too bad The Pacers didnt covet Greens ability to Windmill dunk on draft night. Danny Granger one pick before us....

I remember being so stoked on draft night, when it was clear we were either going to get Granger or Green.  Granger looked like he was NBA-ready.  Green was supposed to go #3 overall; that was all I knew about him, other than that he sounded like a complete moron when they interviewed him that night.  Aigh.

[Donoghus]

And they'll still be people here who will be crying to give Mr. Potential another chance.... 

[KG_ended_Bias]

Who ever posted this article apparently isn't up to date with his current affairs. Gerald Green is absolutely ripping the d-league apart right now! Go to dleague.com & check out his stats & numerous articles since signing with the L.A. Defenders. I REALLY DON'T Understand the G. Green hate being he did help us get Garnett & 18! And as to Gerald, he would be our 3rd or 4th. Best player right now. We need scoring & can do that better than anyone on our team at the present except for maybe Pierce.

[fairweatherfan]

This is a clear sign that Gerald's on the verge of breaking out bigtime.  Wake up Danny and get us our next HOFer! 

You've got 48 hours before I go put a cupcake on the rim outside and lure GG into dominating for my rec league team.

[Inside-Out]

Does he still have that great 3pt shot with the high release?

[KG_ended_Bias]

Does he still have that great 3pt shot with the high release?

He sure does & he was 6-9 from 3 last game. He honestly is playing great & WILL BE on someone roster contributing soon! Sure hope it would be us as our offense ills. We never score in the 100's anymore. And the Lakers can't use him as he would not get shots with Kobe around & Bynum & Gasol barely getting enough touches themselves.

[Roy H.]

And as to Gerald, he would be our 3rd or 4th. Best player right now.

This team's best days might be behind us, but I don't think we've fallen so far the a D-Leaguer would be a top rotation player for us.  Especially when that D-Leaguer is probably the third best player on his D-League team (behind Brandon Costner and Elijah Millsap).