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81. Johnny Green

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81. Johnny Green
Johnny Green was an undersized power forward (even for the 50’s and 60’s) who was a hard worker under the boards and earned four All-Star game appearances in a long career.  His career stats are what keep him in the discussion; but it won’t get him discussed much.


Should Johnny Green be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 26.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 11.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1979
  • Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
  • Played For: Baltimore Bullets, Cincinatti Royals, Kansas City Kings, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Rockets
  • College: Michigan
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 5th Overall in 1959
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (4) (1962, 1963, 1965 & 1971)
    Highest Field Goal Percentage (2) (1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Highest 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (2) (1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Highest Effective Field Goal Percentage (2) (1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Highest True Shooting Percentage (2) (1969-70 & 1970-71)
    NBA Championships (None)
    Consensus Second Team All-American (1) (1959)
    AP Third Team All-American (1) (1958)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (2) (1961-62 & 1962-63)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (2) (1961-62 & 1962-63)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (4) (1963-64, 1965-66, 1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (4) (1963-64, 1965-66, 1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (4) (1963-64, 1965-66, 1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Top Ten Finishes: True Shooting Percentage (4) (1963-64, 1965-66, 1969-70 & 1970-71)
    Top Ten Finishes: PER (1) (1965-66)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (1) (1970-71)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 60. Rebounds: 9,083

Should Johnny Green be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 26.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 11.5%

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