Ken Green (basketball, born 1959)
Encyclopedia
Kenneth "Apple" Green is a former NBA basketball
player for the New York Knicks
. Green played for Pan American University
, where he led the Broncs to the 1981 NIT tournament, the school's only Division I post-season appearance. During this season Green was an NCAA honorable mention All American. Green was drafted with the eleventh pick in the second round of the 1981 NBA Draft
by the Denver Nuggets
. The Nuggets waived Green before the start of the 1981-82 NBA season
though. He was signed by the Portland Trail Blazers
before the 1985–86 NBA season, but was once again waived before the start of the season. On March 25, 1986 the New York Knicks signed Green to a 10-day contract and then signed him to a contract for the rest of the season on April 4, 1986. In seven games with the Knicks, Green averaged 4.4 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player for the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. Green played for Pan American University
University of Texas–Pan American
The University of Texas–Pan American , founded as Edinberg College, is a state university located in Edinburg, Texas. Founded in 1927, it is a component institution of The University of Texas System. The university serves the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas with baccalaureate,...
, where he led the Broncs to the 1981 NIT tournament, the school's only Division I post-season appearance. During this season Green was an NCAA honorable mention All American. Green was drafted with the eleventh pick in the second round of the 1981 NBA Draft
1981 NBA Draft
The 1981 NBA Draft was the 35th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 9, 1981, before the 1981–82 season. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the USA Network. In this draft, 23 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
by the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
. The Nuggets waived Green before the start of the 1981-82 NBA season
1981-82 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Moses Malone, Houston Rockets*Rookie of the Year: Buck Williams, New Jersey Nets*Coach of the Year: Gene Shue, Washington Bullets*All-NBA First Team:**Larry Bird, Boston Celtics...
though. He was signed by the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
before the 1985–86 NBA season, but was once again waived before the start of the season. On March 25, 1986 the New York Knicks signed Green to a 10-day contract and then signed him to a contract for the rest of the season on April 4, 1986. In seven games with the Knicks, Green averaged 4.4 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game.