Did former Tar Heel Danny Green just hint at an NBA comeback?

Remember the 2009 UNC men’s basketball team , the one which many debate is the greatest in program history?

There were several future NBA players on that championship-winning Tar Heels roster, most notably Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson . Other starters included Marcus Ginyard, Deon Thompson and Wayne Ellington, with Ellington’s perimeter shooting abilities helping him carve out a respectable NBA career.

One player that doesn’t get enough credit on that roster, if you ask me, is Danny Green. His calling at North Carolina was defense, as evidenced by his 2009 selection to the All-ACC Defensive Team, but Green also improved as a scorer each season.

Green’s most memorable moment at UNC – besides winning the 2009 NCAA Tournament with is teammates – was dunking over Greg Paulus AT Duke . I remember watching that game on TV, but imagine being there – and seeing the shocked look amongst the Cameron Crazies.

Green was solid as a Tar Heel , but like Cole Anthony, he blossomed much more in his NBA career. Green developed a knack for draining perimeter shots at a high clip, particularly in the playoffs, plus he’s a 3-time NBA Finals Champion.

The 15-year NBA veteran is currently a free agent, but at age 37, still feels he can play in the league.

Check out what Green had to say at Ballin in the RGV, a Texas-based basketball camp he hosted earlier in July:

“I would love to come back if I had the opportunity,” Green said in a recent interview. “I have not officially retired. There’s free agency going on right now, and my phone lines are open.”

Green’s announcement comes at the perfect time, as the NBA regular season doesn’t start until October.

There’s always a need for 3-point shooting, particularly in today’s game. Where will Green go if a team signs him?

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