Brett Wheeler
July 23, 2020
Thalo Green
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 5/06/78
- Place of Birth: Salem, Oregon (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 200
- Weight (KG): 100
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Washington (1997–2000)
- NBL DEBUT: 3/10/03
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 26/11/04
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- NBL History: Melbourne 2004 | Sydney 2005
- Championships: 1
- Sydney (2005)
BIO: Thalo Green was born in Salem, Oregon (USA) where he attended South Salem High School.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Thalo Green made his NBL debut with the Melbourne Tigers at 25 years of age. He scored six points in his first game.
In 2003/04, Green averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists as the Tigers finished in fifth place with a record of 20-13.
SYDNEY KINGS
2004/05
Thalo Green’s time with the Kings was cut short due to a persistent virus that impacted his performance. Green, a versatile and hardworking player, began the season as a key rotational piece for the defending champions but struggled with health issues that limited his effectiveness on the court.
In eight games with the Kings, Green averaged 5.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, providing energy and defensive intensity off the bench. However, as his condition worsened, it became clear that he would not be able to contribute at the level required for Sydney’s championship aspirations. As a result, the Kings made the difficult decision to release him early in the season.
Sydney moved quickly to reinforce their frontcourt, signing Rolan Roberts as Green’s replacement. Roberts, a powerful forward, brought a different dynamic to the team with his rebounding, shot-blocking, and interior scoring. His arrival bolstered the Kings, who went on to finish the regular season in first place with a 21-11 record under head coach Brian Goorjian.
Despite his shortened season, Green was still part of the Kings’ early push toward their historic three-peat. Sydney entered the playoffs as minor premiers and dominated the Brisbane Bullets in the semifinals, sweeping the series 2-0. In the Grand Final, they overwhelmed the Illawarra Hawks in three straight games (96-73, 105-80, 112-85), securing their place as the first team in NBL history to win three consecutive championships.
Thalo Green played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Melbourne Tigers and the Sydney Kings. He averaged 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 42 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 26 | Sydney | 21-11 (1) | 8 | 97.0 | 42 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 39 | 36% | 4 | 19 | 21% | 10 | 15 | 67% | 46% | 41% | 14 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | Melbourne | 20-13 (5) | 34 | 473.0 | 260 | 82 | 26 | 31 | 51 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 80 | 95 | 214 | 44% | 32 | 83 | 39% | 38 | 60 | 63% | 54% | 52% | 19 | Totals | 42 | 570 | 302 | 97 | 38 | 37 | 60 | 16 | 12 | 41 | 91 | 109 | 253 | 43.1% | 36 | 102 | 35.3% | 48 | 75 | 64.0% | 53% | 50% | 19 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | 26 | Sydney | 21-11 (1) | 8 | 12.1 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 4.9 | 36% | 0.5 | 2.4 | 21% | 1.3 | 1.9 | 67% | 46% | 41% | 14 |
| 2003-04 | 25 | Melbourne | 20-13 (5) | 34 | 13.9 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 6.3 | 44% | 0.9 | 2.4 | 39% | 1.1 | 1.8 | 63% | 54% | 52% | 19 | Total | 42 | 13.6 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 6.0 | 43.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35.3% | 0.9 | 2.4 | 64.0% | 53% | 50% | 19 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Rockhampton 2002-03 | Gold Coast 2004, 2011, 2017-19 | Melbourne 2005-06 | Logan 2008 | Southern Districts 2009
In 2011, Green played for the Gold Coast Rollers in the QBL where their season ended after a heart-breaking 87-86 loss to Brisbane in their knockout quarter-final. Green would miss the playoffs due to failing to appear in enough games to qualify, as did captain Jason Aucoin (knee injury), Christian Salecich (World University Games) and Adam Gibson (Boomers camp).
Green retired from state league play in 2019, while playing for the Gold Coast Rollers.
COLLEGE
Green played college basketball at Washington during the 1997–98 season and competed with the Huskies from 1997 to 2000 before completing his degree prior to 2003.
In the 1997–98 season under head coach Bob Bender, Washington finished 10–17 overall and 5–13 in Pac-10 Conference play, with Green appearing in 26 games as a freshman reserve and averaging 3.5 points and 1.2 rebounds per game while shooting 41.3% from the field.
During that freshman campaign, he recorded a season-high 12 points in a non-conference matchup and logged multiple games with at least 10 minutes played, contributing off the bench in Pac-10 competition against programs including Arizona, UCLA and Stanford.
In 1998–99, Washington improved to 18–13 overall and 9–9 in Pac-10 play, earning an NIT appearance, and Green played 29 games while increasing his averages to 6.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game across 17.3 minutes per contest, shooting 44.7% from the floor and 33.3% from three-point range.
That season included a 17-point performance in conference play and multiple double-figure scoring outings as he moved into a larger rotation role.
In the 1999–2000 season, Washington finished 20–10 overall and 11–7 in Pac-10 play and returned to postseason competition, and Green appeared in 30 games, averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 38.2% from three-point range.
Across his three-year Washington career, Green played in 85 games, totaling over 600 career points and contributing in regular-season Pac-10 play and postseason competition, including NIT appearances during the late 1990s rebuilding period under Bender.
LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL
During his time in Australia Green worked as a high school teacher.
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