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Josh Green out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on left shoulder
Michael Scotto: Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green had surgery to address instability in his left shoulder, team says. Green will be out indefinitely. He’s expected to make a full recovery. He averaged 7.4 points in 27.8 minutes per game in 68 games during his first season with the Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets PR: INJURY UPDATE: @hornets vs UTA 3/31 Seth Curry (R Knee) and Josh Green (L Shoulder) are probable Ball (R Ankle Impingement), Mann (Disc), Miller (R Wrist), Okogie (L Hamstring Injury Mgmt) and G Williams (R ACL) out
Josh Green was drafted by the Mavericks and was part of their Finals run, spending his first four years with Doncic before being traded this offseason. He thought the conditioning criticism was overblown as well. "At the end of the day, he’s played World Cups, he’s played Olympics, back-to-back-to-back years. You have to be in pretty good shape to be able to play that," Green told Sporting News. Green felt that Doncic had grown considerably over his time in Dallas. "I think for someone to be 24 years old and be able to take a team to the Finals, it’s impressive. The last two years, he took a big leap being a leader. The guys really followed that."
He thought the conditioning criticism was overblown as well. "At the end of the day, he’s played World Cups, he’s played Olympics, back-to-back-to-back years. You have to be in pretty good shape to be able to play that," Green told Sporting News. Green felt that Doncic had grown considerably over his time in Dallas. "I think for someone to be 24 years old and be able to take a team to the Finals, it’s impressive. The last two years, he took a big leap being a leader. The guys really followed that."
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Rod Boone: Josh Green (Illness) has been downgraded to out tonight vs. Minnesota. The bug that got Jusuf Nurkic, Taj Gibson and Miles Bridges has now got Green, too.
Charlotte Hornets PR: UPDATE: @hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been upgraded to available. Josh Green is out.
Selected 18th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Green is thankful for his four seasons with the Mavericks to begin his career. He credits his former team for helping him learn how to make a positive impact on the court—a mindset that he’s brought with him to the Hornets. “A little bit of everything. When I first came to Dallas, I had to find a way to make an impact and get on the court, and I’ve kept that mindset.”
After playing next to another elite passer in Doncic, Green sees a similarity in how Ball is patient when attacking. The defense is forced to commit and react as the play develops, creating opportunities for Doncic or Ball to exploit masterfully. “I think both of them have a high level of patience,” Green explained. “They do a great job of slowing the game down and seeing things develop.”
Rod Boone: LaMelo (left ankle sprain) is out for tomorrow's game against Brooklyn. As are: Josh Green (right foot soreness), Cody Martin (sports hernia) and Mark Williams (injury management).
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Hornets crush New Orleans in LaMelo Ball's strong return
Rod Boone: Final: #Hornets 123, Pelicans 92. LaMelo Ball: 25 pts, 7 asts, 5 rebs, Miles Bridges: 22 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, Seth Curry: 16 pts, 4 asts, Josh Green: 13 pts. 2 rebs. Up next: vs. Lakers on Monday
Rod Boone: LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are both good to go and will be available for tonight's game in Cleveland against the Cavs, league sources told @theobserver. The duo has missed the last 3 games. #Hornets getting a little healthier. Josh Green (left shoulder) is also available.
Rod Boone: Final: Bulls 115, #Hornets 108 (OT) Miles Bridges 31 pts, 12 rebs, 8 asts Mark Williams 20 pts, 12 rebs Seth Curry 17 pts Josh Green 14 pts, 6 rebs Up next: at Detroit on Friday
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