Memphis Grizzlies are given a boost as Danny Green reveals February 1 return date after eight months

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The Memphis Grizzlies get a boost when Danny Green reveals a February 1 return date after eight months out following knee surgery with a veteran who has yet to play a game for the first-place team. in the West.

Three-time NBA champion Danny Green has announced that he has finally set a date for his return to the court with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Green has been out for eight months after tearing his ACL and ACL in his left knee while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, but revealed his plan to make his February 1 debut on his ‘Inside The Green’ podcast. Room’.

The Grizzlies traded him while he was sidelined and praised his veteran leadership in the locker room.

“What I bring is definitely needed here: perimeter shooting and perimeter defense,” Green said. ESPN.

Danny Green (R) announced that he will return for the Memphis Grizzlies on February 1.

Danny Green (R) announced that he will return for the Memphis Grizzlies on February 1.

I think I can bring maturity and help a young team understand what it takes to win. This has been an A-1 organization from top to bottom in running all of this rehab with me.’

In addition to helping the Grizzlies’ young roster, Green has also spent his time in a part-time role as one of ESPN’s NBA analysts.

His side job created a viral moment earlier this season when ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhurst mentioned Green as a potential trade target … while the player was sitting directly next to him.

Green was sitting right next to Brian Windhorst when he was mentioned as a trade candidate.

Green was sitting right next to Brian Windhorst when he was mentioned as a trade candidate.

Green’s expiring $10 million contract could make him an attractive option for teams looking to lose salary heading into the offseason.

Although they have valued what he brings to the locker room, the Grizzlies are currently ranked No. 2 in the Western Conference in the NBA with a 31-16 record.

Green hopes Memphis will be a place he can call home for “the next two years.”

“They’ve made it easier for me here,” Green told ESPN. ‘I have been respected and respected that I have a resume, a point of view and a perspective based on what I have experienced.

“It’s still tough when you’re not battle-tested with a group, but we’ll try to get there as soon as possible.”

Green has won the NBA Finals trophy with three different teams during his 14-year career.

Green has won the NBA Finals trophy with three different teams during his 14-year career.