Houston Rockets React To Gerald Green News

Former NBA star Gerald Green won the Big3 Finals MVP.

Oct 12, 2018; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green (14) during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-103. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports / Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Gerald Green most recently played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season when he was a member of the Houston Rockets.

He finished that season with averages of 9.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 73 games.

Jan 13, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni talks with guard Gerald Green (14) against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Green has been playing in the Big3 and is coming off an excellent summer where he led his team to the championship.

Via The Fourth Man (on August 18): "Bivouac finished 9-1 and caps off the season a championship in their first BIG3 playoff appearance

They were 4-9 over the past two seasons

Gary Payton wins his first BIG3 title in his fifth playoff appearance and second title game

Gerald Green came off the bench this season and came up big in the brightest lights tying a season-high 18 points"

Bivouac finished 9-1 and caps off the season a championship in their first BIG3 playoff appearance

They were 4-9 over the past two seasons

Gary Payton wins his first BIG3 title in his fifth playoff appearance and second title game

Gerald Green came off the bench this season… https://t.co/7IvPMOeRl5

— The Fourth Man: A BIG3 Podcast (@4thManPod) August 18, 2024

Green was named as the Finals MVP.

Via The big3: "The 2024 BIG3 Finals MVP is @g.green14 🏆"

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Many people reacted to the news, and one person who left a comment was the official Instagram account of the Rockets.

The Rockets wrote: "🤘🤘🤘"

Houston Rockets Comment / August 19

Green was initially the 18th pick in the 2005 NBA Draft out of high school.

He played 12 seasons for the Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks.

His career averages were 9.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 36.1% from the three-point range in 658 regular season games.

Via Ballislife.com: "Garlon Green knocks down the game winner in the 2024 BIG3 Championship!

His brother, Gerald, was named MVP of the game."

Garlon Green knocks down the game winner in the 2024 BIG3 Championship!

His brother, Gerald, was named MVP of the game. pic.twitter.com/rHKI3KStGP

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) August 18, 2024