Jeff Green (basketball)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jeff Green (basketball).

Jeff Green is a veteran American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets. A forward, he has played 15 seasons in the NBA as of 2024, showcasing his adaptability and longevity. Notably, he has played for 11 different NBA teams, demonstrating his value as a versatile role player and his ability to contribute to various team dynamics throughout his career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Big East Rookie of the Year

In 2005, Jeff Green won the Big East Rookie of the Year award along with Rudy Gay of the University of Connecticut.

2006: All-Big East Second Team

In 2006, Jeff Green was named to the All-Big East Second Team along with his teammate Roy Hibbert.

2007: Big East Player of the Year

In 2007, Jeff Green was named the Big East Player of the Year and Most Outstanding Player of the Big East Tournament. He also led the Hoyas to the Final Four of the 2007 NCAA tournament.

April 6, 2008: Career High Points

On April 6, 2008, Jeff Green scored a career-high 35 points against the Denver Nuggets.

2008: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2008, following his rookie season, Jeff Green was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

December 1, 2010: New Career High

On December 1, 2010, Jeff Green set a new career high with 37 points against the New Jersey Nets.

2012: Open-Heart Surgery

In 2012, Jeff Green underwent successful open-heart surgery but continued his playing career.

March 18, 2013: Career-High 43 Points

On March 18, 2013, Jeff Green scored a career-high 43 points in a 105–103 loss to the Miami Heat.

April 3, 2013: 34 Points Against Pistons

On April 3, 2013, Jeff Green scored 34 points against the Detroit Pistons.

2013: Career-Best Season

In the 2013-14 season, Jeff Green played and started in all 82 games for the Celtics, averaging a career-high 16.9 points per game.

2014: Career-Best Points Per Game

Over the first two months of the 2014-15 season, Jeff Green averaged a career-best 17.6 points per game.

December 13, 2015: Season-High Points

On December 13, 2015, Jeff Green scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to the Miami Heat.

January 25, 2016: New Season-High Points

On January 25, 2016, Jeff Green topped his previous mark and scored 30 points off the bench in a 108–102 overtime win over the Orlando Magic.

May 27, 2018: Game 7 Victory

On May 27, 2018, Jeff Green scored 19 points in place of the injured Kevin Love, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.

February 4, 2019: Season-High 26 Points

On February 4, 2019, Jeff Green scored a season-high 26 points, alongside five rebounds and five assists, in a 129–137 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

January 15, 2022: Season-High Points

On January 15, 2022, Jeff Green logged a season-high 26 points, alongside three rebounds and four assists, in a 133–96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.