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http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=6892540&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1Gerald Green to Join Dallas
Last Edited: Tuesday, 01 Jul 2008, 7:57 PM CDT
Created: Tuesday, 01 Jul 2008, 7:57 PM CDT
Gerald Green
FOX 26 News
HOUSTON -- Free agent guard Gerald Green has agreed to a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Green, a first round pick of the Boston Celtics in 2005, was part of the trade that sent Kevin Garnett from Minnesota to Boston. The Timberwolves traded Green to Houston last season. He played in one game for his home town team before being released.
Green was the NBA Slam-Dunk Champion at the 2007 All-Star Game.
"We have a verbal agreement with Dallas on a one year contract," said Colin Bryant, Green's agent in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. "We talked to a number of teams and there is more money out there, but this is the best situation for Gerald at this point in his career."
Green went from high school to the NBA. He played at Gulf Shores Academy in Houston.
Bryant believes the Mavericks coaching staff can help Green build a solid foundation.
"With (Head) Coach (Rick) Carlisle and Mario Elie, they will be vital to Gerald's development," Bryant said. "Playing for the Mavericks will help elevate his game."
Elie is a Mavericks assistant coach.
In three years in the NBA Green has averaged 8.1 points and 1.8 rebounds a game.
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