BIO: Josh Green was born in Glenhaven, NSW after his parents met while both were playing semi-professional basketball in Australia. The couple decided to raise a family in the north-west Sydney suburb of Castle Hill where Josh began playing basketball at the age of five when his mother started coaching him. Along with playing local basketball for the Hills Hornets. In fifth grade, Green traveled more than 12 hours by car to the outback town of Broken Hill in a attempt to gain selection for the under-12 state basketball team and was told he was good enough to be on the team but would have to wait a year or two so the older boys could play. Twelve months later, he captained the under-12 NSW Metro state team to a national title.
Green attended The King’s School in Sydney where his father was also head basketball coach. It was at that time he had also switched to play club basketball for Penrith with the decision paying off when he was selected to represent the under-14 and under-16 New South Wales state team’s in successive years as a bottom-ager.
Green was also a talented footballer in as a teenager and was a part of the Greater Western Sydney Giants’ academy before the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona for his father’s work in 2014 and Josh enrolled at Mountain Ridge High School. Once his basketball talent was identified there he transferred to the IMG Academy (Florida) in 2017 and became a five-star draft prospect. In the final game of his high school career, Green led IMG to a national championship victory with a 65–55 win over La Lumiere and was subsequently named MVP of the championship game. He made history in 2019, becoming the first Australia selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game.
FAMILY: Josh Green is the son of Cahla and Delmas Green. His father played at Oregon Tech, while both of his parents played semi-professionally in Australia. He has three siblings, one of whom, a brother, Jay, played college basketball for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
---|
Green was first selected for Austalias national basketball team during the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Qatar and Kazakhstan in September 2018. However, a torn labrum in his right shoulder prevented him from making his international debut. Greens debut for Australia came in the first round of the 2020 Olympics, in the Boomers opening game against Nigeria. Australia would begin their campaign undefeated, beating Nigeria (84–67), Italy (86-83) and Germany (89–76). Behind the offensive firepower of Patty Mills (19 points), Australia defeated Argentina (97–59) and advanced to the semi finals. There, they lost to a star studded US team (97–78) which featured Kevin Durant (23 points), Devin Booker (20 points) and Jayson Tatum (11 points). Mills (20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists) was again the top scorer for Australia. This set up a game against Slovenia for the bronze medal, where Luka Doncic (22 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Mills (42 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists) led their respective countries in scoring, but Australia would make history, winning the game (107-93) and making history by securing the Boomers first Olympic medal. Joe Ingles (16 points and 9 rebounds), Jock Landale (14 points and 5 rebounds) and Matisse Thybulle (11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals) were also key contributors in the medal winning game.
In 2023, Green earned selection to Australias FIBA World Cup squad. The team went on to finish in tenth place, with a record of 3-2.
The following year, Green was selected as a part of the 22-player Boomers squad that prepared for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 23 | 5 | 97 | 41 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 52.0% | 5 | 11 | 45.5% | 10 | 13 | 76.9% |
2020 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | Total | 10 | 112 | 47 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 53% | 5 | 11 | 45% | 10 | 13 | 77% |
YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 23 | 5 | 19.4 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 52.0% | 1.0 | 2.2 | 45.5% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 76.9% |
2020 | 20 | 5 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 60.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | Total | 10 | 11.2 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 53% | 0.5 | 1.1 | 45% | 1.0 | 1.3 | 77% |
Josh Green was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with pick #18 in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Green made his NBA debut on 23 December, scoring two points in a 106–102 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Shortly after, Green was sent to play for the Mavericks G-League program, the Salt Lake City Stars (18 Feb 2021). The Mavericks qualified for the playoffs that season, but were eliminated in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers. Green played four total minutes during the seven-game series.
On 19 October 2021, Mavericks picked up Greens option for another year until the 2022–23 season. On 27 December, after a stint in health and safety protocols, Green had a career-high 10 assists in a 132–117 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. On 7 January 2022, Green scored a season-high 17 points in a 130–106 win over the Houston Rockets. Two days later, he surpassed his season high by scoring 18 points in a 113–99 win over the Chicago Bulls. On 21 April 2022, during the Mavericks first round playoff series against the Utah Jazz, Green recorded 12 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals in a 126–118 game 3 win. The Mavericks won their first playoff series and reached the Western Conference Finals, both for the first time since 2011. However, they fell to the eventual champions, the Golden State Warriors, in five games.
On 9 December 2022, during a 106–105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Green suffered an elbow injury which caused him to miss twenty straight games before returning to the lineup. On 6 February 2023, Green scored a career-high 29 points in a 124–111 win over the Utah Jazz.
Always our brother ???????? Thank you, Josh. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/8EIqrF6a6H
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) July 7, 2024
Green played 223 games in the NBA. He averaged 6.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- November 18, 2020: Drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1st round (18th pick) of the 2020 NBA Draft.
-
November 30, 2020: Signed a multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks
-
February 17, 2021: Assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars of the G-League.
-
March 6, 2021: Recalled from the Salt Lake City Stars of the G-League.
Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020-21 | 20 | Dallas | SG | 39 | 5 | 445 | 101 | 78 | 28 | 28 | 50 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 35 | 42 | 93 | 45% | 4 | 25 | 16% | 13 | 23 | 57% | 49% | 47% |
2021-22 | 21 | Dallas | SG | 67 | 3 | 1039 | 319 | 161 | 79 | 52 | 109 | 45 | 14 | 44 | 115 | 130 | 256 | 51% | 28 | 78 | 36% | 31 | 45 | 69% | 58% | 56% |
2022-23 | 22 | Dallas | SG | 60 | 21 | 1539 | 546 | 182 | 103 | 55 | 127 | 42 | 5 | 72 | 156 | 205 | 382 | 68 | 169 | 68 | 94 | 64% | 63% | |||
2023-24 | 23 | Dallas | SG | 57 | 33 | 1505 | 469 | 184 | 130 | 40 | 144 | 47 | 9 | 60 | 107 | 179 | 374 | 72 | 187 | 39 | 57 | 59% | 58% | Total | 223 | 62 | 4528 | 1435 | 605 | 340 | 175 | 430 | 150 | 31 | 193 | 413 | 556 | 1105 | 50% | 172 | 459 | 37% | 151 | 219 | 69% |
YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020-21 | 20 | Dallas | SG | 39 | 5 | 11.4 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 45% | 0.1 | 0.6 | 16% | 0.3 | 0.6 | 57% | 49% | 47% |
2021-22 | 21 | Dallas | SG | 67 | 3 | 15.5 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 51% | 0.4 | 1.2 | 36% | 0.5 | 0.7 | 69% | 58% | 56% |
2022-23 | 22 | Dallas | SG | 60 | 21 | 25.7 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 6.4 | 54% | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 64% | 63% | ||
2023-24 | 23 | Dallas | SG | 57 | 33 | 26.4 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 6.6 | 48% | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 59% | 58% | Total | 223 | 62 | 20.3 | 6.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 50% | 0.8 | 2.1 | 37% | 0.7 | 1.0 | 69% |
Green was considered a top player in the 2019 recruiting class by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN and after briefly considering to play for the Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels, Green committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats.
In October 2018, Green signed his NLI to the University of Arizona for basketball. In his second college game, Green scored 20 points as Arizona beat Illinois 90–69. Green missed a game against UCLA on 29 February due to a lower back sprain. Green averaged 12.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game for the Wildcats as a freshman while shooting 36.1% from three-point range. Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.
- McDonald's All-American (2019)
Whilst we try to source as much information as we can for every player who has ever played in the NBL some information on a player profile may be missing. If you have additional information on a player you'd like us to add to a profile, please send it to us using the enquiry form below.
Submissions are then sent to info@aussiehoopla.com
POS | TEAM | W | D | L | PTS |
1 |
|
21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
2 |
|
20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
3 |
|
19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
4 |
|
18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
5 |
|
18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREThe possibility of an NBL expansion team in Geelong has gained momentum, with league owner Larry Kestelman confirming the city is a strong candidate—provided it can secure a suitable venue. However, much like we outlined in an article a number of years ago, How the Geelong Supercats could return to the NBL within 3 years, the missing piece isn’t just a stadium, but a real estate-backed development plan to make the project financially viable. Kestelman recently acknowledged Geelong’s growing basketball scene, citing record participation numbers…
READ MOREThere have been championship runs in the NBL defined by dominance and the sheer weight of talent that could overwhelm opponents before the ball was tipped. The dynasties of Perth, the star-studded reign of Melbourne, and the rise of Sydney’s financial muscle all tell tales of powerhouses that knew how to stay at the top. But there has only ever been one championship like Wollongong’s in 2001—a title won through sheer resilience, a team that had no business being there until they forced their way…
READ MOREThe Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is supposed to recognise the most dominant defender in the NBA. If that’s the case, then Dyson Daniels should already have his name engraved on the trophy. But as the season winds down, there’s a growing concern that Daniels might get overlooked simply because he’s a guard. If that happens, it won’t just be unfair—it will be a disgrace. Daniels is Leading the NBA in Every Key Defensive Stat There’s no argument against Daniels’ defensive dominance this…
READ MORESydney Kings captain Xavier Cooks has served most of his one-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine but may still face additional disciplinary action from his club. He was provisionally suspended in early February after returning an adverse analytical finding just two days before the Kings’ sudden-death clash against Adelaide. Basketball Australia later confirmed the ban, though the club initially cited “personal leave” as the reason for his absence. Despite the violation, Sydney Kings officials reportedly want to retain Cooks, who remains under contract for…
READ MOREBelow is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
READ MOREThe recent FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Traralgon showcased not just Australia's dominance in the region but also why Australian basketball is becoming an invaluable asset for Asian nations looking to grow their game. The Boomers' commanding victories over Indonesia (109-58) and Thailand (114-64) were not just displays of superior talent but reflections of an elite system that consistently produces world-class players. For Asian basketball federations seeking a model to learn from, Australia offers an ideal blueprint—one that balances elite player development, a thriving professional…
READ MOREA second Sydney NBL team is expected to be the league’s next expansion franchise, with Gold Coast, Darwin, and Canberra all encountering significant roadblocks in recent months. It’s believed the Harbour City Stars is the leading candidate for the team name, following a branding strategy similar to how San Francisco’s Golden State Warriors use a regional moniker rather than the city’s name. This broader identity would emphasize the team’s connection to Sydney’s iconic harbor while avoiding geographical constraints within the city. In addition to Harbour…
READ MORE