Cavaliers acquisition Danny Green: ‘It’s a good fit so far’

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - It’s now come full circle for Danny Green.

Green, a 2009 second-round pick of the Cavaliers, has agreed to a contract with Cleveland for the rest of this season.

He's h̶e̶r̶e̶ back👀 #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/QWEwmODXYa
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 15, 2023

He is with the team and expected to play tonight in Philadelphia.

Green will wear his familiar number 14 and says he can play “20 to 30 minutes a game” if needed.

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Preciate ya! https://t.co/dEKYYEp6H5
— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) February 13, 2023

Danny Green adds championship pedigree to #Cavs young core and fits positive culture built by Koby Altman. May only knock down a couple 3s a night but a couple timely 3s could be a big deal in a playoff game. More NBA https://t.co/07DB6szupr https://t.co/2Jcn71SWJK
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) February 13, 2023

Green, 35, is coming off a torn ACL in May of 2022.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on what Cavs are getting in Danny Green: "A guy that is a very confident shooter, an underrated defender and a great teammate. He’s fun to be around. He loves playing the game and he understands his role completely. He’ll fit right in.”
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) February 13, 2023

He only played 3 games for Memphis this season, was traded to Houston last week, then bought out by the Rockets.

He is a 3-time NBA champion who has averaged 8.7 career points per game.

NBA Finals all-time 3PM leaders:

1. Steph Curry - 152
2. Klay Thompson - 106
3. LeBron James - 101
T-4. DANNY GREEN - 59
T-4. J.R. Smith - 59

The Cavs pick up an experienced sharpshooting vet to help with their postseason run#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/akT3G5PUaY
— CavsMuse (38-22) (@CavsMuse) February 12, 2023

His career 3-pt percentage is .399.

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