Danny Green has been the Spurs brightest star in the NBA Finals. After averaging ten points per game in the regular season, Green has shot 16-23 from three and averaged 18.7 points per game.
Not bad for a guy who begged to stay on the team three years ago.
In an article heralding Green and teammate Gary Neal for stealing the spotlight from LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Tony Parker, ESPN's J.A. Adande notes that Green was cut twice by the Spurs before sticking on. After his second cut Green called Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and left a voicemail.
"I'll do whatever you need me to do," Green said. "Rebound, defense, towel boy, water boy … whatever you need me to do, I'm going to do that."
the guy was fighting for his future mehn
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