Danny Green Q&A: Journey to the NBA, Playing for Coach Pop and Pet Snakes

Posted Mar 1, 2018
Danny Green has become an essential cog in the Spurs machine since breaking out in the 2013 NBA Finals. Now in his eighth season in San Antonio, it can be easy to forget about Green’s lethal shooting or his effective perimeter defense. The Crossover caught up with Green to discuss his journey to NBA stability, playing for Gregg Popovich, pet snakes and more. (Sports Illustrated)

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