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American basketball player (1946–2006)

Luther “Sally” Green
Personal information
Born(1946-11-13)November 13, 1946
New York City, New York
DiedJanuary 25, 2006(2006-01-25) (aged 59)
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolDeWitt Clinton
(The Bronx, New York)
CollegeLIU Brooklyn (1966–1969)
NBA draft1969: 3rd round, 41st overall pick
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
Playing career1969–1979
PositionSmall forward
Number27, 14, 25
Career history
1969–1971New York Nets
1972–1973Philadelphia 76ers
1973–1974Hartford Capitols
1975–1976Long Island Sounds
1976–1977Wilkes-Barre Barons
1977–1978Brooklyn Dodgers
1978–1979Wilkes-Barre Barons
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Luther Green (November 13, 1946 – January 25, 2006) was an American basketball player.

Born in New York City, Green played college basketball at Long Island University and was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the third round of the 1969 NBA draft and by the Miami Floridians in the 1969 ABA Draft.

Green played for the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association for two seasons. From 1971 to 1972 he played for the Harlem Wizards, and he played briefly for the National Basketball Association's Philadelphia 76ers during the 1972–73 NBA season.

Green died of lung cancer at the age of 59.

References

  1. "Former Net, Sixer Green dies of lung cancer". ESPN.com. January 26, 2006. Retrieved November 12, 2020.

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