Family issues spur Danny Green to test draft

Posted May 29, 2008

Danny Green can't figure why a North Carolina fan would see what he's doing as irresponsible. To Green, exploring ways to help his family financially is perhaps the most responsible thing he's ever done. It was a surprise when he made himself available for the NBA draft. At best he is No. 4 among current Tar Heels in pro potential. The most prominent of that group, Tyler Hansbrough, isn't even flirting with the draft. (Charlotte Observer)

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