Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Sidney Green:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Sidney Green
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 4, 1961
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore #21, #4, #17, and #11 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Thomas Jefferson High School (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (1979–1983)
  • NBA Draft: 1983 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 5th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (1983–1986)
    • Detroit Pistons (1986–1987)
    • New York Knicks (1987–1989)
    • Orlando Magic (1989–1990)
    • San Antonio Spurs (1990–1991)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1991–1993)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Known to have children, including Taurean Green, who played in the NBA and internationally
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Sidney Green’s player archetype was that of a bruising interior forward, a physical power big who made his living through strength, rebounding, and work around the lane rather than finesse scoring. Defensively, he fit as a rugged post defender and paint body who could battle bigger frontcourt players, protect space inside, and finish possessions on the glass, while offensively he operated as a close-range scorer, screener, and hustle finisher who did his best work near the basket. At 6-foot-9 and 220 pounds, Green had the size and build to play through contact, and his overall play style was rooted in toughness, interior activity, second-effort plays, and a no-frills frontcourt approach. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Sidney Green | Forward | Chicago Bulls
Basketball-Reference.com — Sidney Green Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
The Draft Review — Sidney Green