Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Rickey Green is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his speed and playmaking abilities. Below is a comprehensive overview of his personal details and basketball career:
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Rickey Green
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1954
- Age: 70 years old
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
- Weight: 170 pounds (77 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
- Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Point Guard
- Jersey Numbers: 25, 24, 14, 11, 12, 9, 13
- High School: Hirsch Metropolitan High School, Chicago, Illinois
- College:
- Vincennes University (1973–1975)
- University of Michigan (1975–1977)
- Led Michigan to the 1976 NCAA Championship game and the 1977 Big Ten Championship.
- Consensus First-Team All-American in 1977.
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 1st round (16th overall) of the 1977 NBA Draft.
- Professional Teams:
- Golden State Warriors (1977–1978)
- Detroit Pistons (1978)
- Utah Jazz (1980–1988)
- Charlotte Hornets (1988–1989)
- Milwaukee Bucks (1989)
- Indiana Pacers (1989–1990)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1990–1991)
- Boston Celtics (1991–1992)
- Career Highlights:
- NBA All-Star (1984)
- NBA Steals Leader (1984)
- Scored the 5 millionth point in NBA history in 1988.
- Championship Rings: None
Personal Life:
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Rickey Green’s illustrious career is marked by his exceptional speed and defensive prowess, earning him the nickname “The Fastest of Them All.” His contributions to the game, especially during his tenure with the Utah Jazz, have left a lasting legacy in the basketball community.