Former Player Interested in Reunion With San Antonio Spurs?
In large part thanks to Gregg Popovich, the San Antonio Spurs have built their own community in the NBA. Former players like Sean Elliott, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan, and others remain close to the organization in both official and unofficial capacities.
Many former players, who come from all over the globe, have taken up residency in the Alamo City after their playing career is over, opting to stay local instead of moving to California or other premier retirement destinations.
Former Spurs’ guard Danny Green might be the next to come back home. While the 37-year-old sharpshooter hasn’t officially retired yet, he has not played since early last season and is currently a free agent. He won three championships, his first with the Spurs in 2014, and was an integral part of the tail end of the dynasty. In eight seasons with the Silver and Black, Green averaged 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. He shot 39.6 percent from deep and was named to the All-Defensive Second Team during the 2016-17 season.
He recently took to Twitter (officially X) and expressed his admiration for the city. Whenever he returned to the AT&T Center as a player, he was greeted with applause from the crowd, and as his playing career winds down, he might look for a spot in Popovich’s coaching staff, which has, at times, included former San Antonio players like Duncan, Ginobili, and Becky Hammon.
Green, who was one of the better three-and-D players in the NBA during his time in Texas, would likely be a welcome addition as the Spurs hope to develop rookies Stephon Castle and Harrison Ingram. Related: San Antonio Spurs Could Have a Nightmare Scenario on Their Hands While Green would likely prefer one last shot to play, chances are it’s time for him to consider a second career. With the retirement of Bill Land, Green, who has worked with ESPN, could suit up on the sidelines as a coach or in the broadcast booth.
