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Javonte Green

Guard · Detroit Pistons · 6'5", 205 lb · Born Jul 23, 1993 · Petersburg, Virginia · Drafted Undrafted, 2019
Detroit PistonsEnergy / hustleRadford legendUndrafted
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In short

Javonte Green is a high-energy 3-and-D wing for the Detroit Pistons, known for hustle, defense, and relentless effort. Undrafted out of Radford, he spent four seasons in Europe before reaching the NBA in 2019 with Boston, then played for Chicago, New Orleans, and Cleveland before signing with Detroit in 2025. A dual American-Montenegrin citizen, he provides energy, defense, and corner shooting off the bench.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceFri, Nov 13
@Dallas MavericksAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
7
range 4.3–9.7
Line 7
49%
to go over
Team win
40%
111–113
Poi 7 Lean underReb 2.8 Lean underAss 0.7 Lean overPRA 10.5 Lean under
Likely on himCooper Flagg· 76 Perimeter DSolid defender
5+ pts75%10+ pts16%

Model lines Green at 7 pts (range 4.3–9.7) vs a 7 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Model favors Dallas Mavericks (60%), projected 111–113, ~224 total at 97.4 pace.

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Undrafted, forged in Europe, the first Radford player ever to reach the NBA — a hustle wing who earned every minute.

A Petersburg, Virginia kid, Green starred at Radford, then spent four seasons in Spain, Italy, and Germany before reaching Boston undrafted in 2019.

🇪🇺 Radford → EuropeUndrafted, 2019

He built a decade-long career on defense and energy across Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, and Cleveland.

BOS · CHI · NOP · CLEEnergy / D

Detroit signed him in 2025, and he played all 82 games of the 60-win season as a 3-and-D wing.

Signed DET, 202582 games

Radford retired his No. 2 jersey — a lightly recruited kid turned respected NBA pro.

🎽 No. 2 retired6.9 ppg · .381 3P
— end of story —
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PPG
6.9
2025-26
RPG
2.8
per game
APG
0.7
per game
FG%
.447
.381 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A relentless energy-and-defense wing — the undrafted, Europe-forged hustle player Detroit added for grit.

Javonte Damar Green was born in Petersburg, Virginia and played at Radford — reportedly the only Division I school to offer him — before spending four seasons in Europe (Spain, Italy, Germany) and reaching the NBA undrafted with Boston in 2019. A dual American-Montenegrin citizen, he built a career on effort and versatility.

After stops in Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, and Cleveland, he signed with Detroit in August 2025, giving the Pistons a high-energy 3-and-D wing off the bench — corner shooting (38% from three), multi-position defense, and hustle plays — across all 82 games of their 60-win season.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Green is the definition of earning it: lightly recruited, he became the first Radford player ever to reach an NBA game, and the school retired his No. 2 jersey in 2021. His path ran through four European pro leagues before he broke into the NBA at 26 — the kind of grind that forges a reputation for professionalism and selflessness.

A father of three, he's built a decade-long career on the traits that don't show up in scouting hype: deflections, hustle rebounds, tough shot contests, and the versatility to guard multiple positions. As one outlet put it, his approach has 'quietly earned respect' in the Detroit locker room — the connective, energy role every deep team needs.

PERSONALITY

The person

A relentless, selfless energy wing — hustle, defense, and corner shooting on demand.

Defensive energyGuards multiple positions; deflections and hustle plays.
Corner shooterReliable enough from deep (38%) to space in a 3-and-D role.
ProfessionalUndrafted, Europe-forged; respected for effort and selflessness.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
3-and-D Wing · Energy
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
58/100
Scoring48
Playmaking35
Rebounding45
Perimeter D78
Rim protection35
Spacing66
Athleticism84
Clutch55
EnergyCorner shootingDefense
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The connective energy piece

Green's role is unglamorous and valuable: play all 82, guard multiple positions, hit the corner three (38%), and make the hustle plays — deflections, loose balls, tough contests — that a deep, 60-win team needs from its bench. He won't create offense, but his effort and 3-and-D versatility are exactly the connective glue that rounds out a rotation.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-268217.66.92.80.7.447.381

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

MilestoneFirst former Radford player to appear in an NBA game; Radford retired his No. 2
PathUndrafted out of Radford; four seasons in Europe before the NBA at 26
2025-26Played all 82 games as a 3-and-D wing on Detroit's 60-win team

Hardware

1×
Big South Defensive Player of the Year (2015)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 12, 2026

A relentless 3-and-D energy wing — cheap, durable bench glue for a rising Detroit team.

A veteran on a modest deal, Green gives Detroit exactly what deep teams need: multi-position defense, corner shooting, hustle, and durability. His value is connective and effort-based, not statistical.

Perimeter defenseStrong
Energy / hustleElite
Corner shootingReliable
Shot creationLow by role

Contract

Status
Veteran deal value
Role
3-and-D wing energy
Age
32 veteran
Bottom line

An undrafted, Europe-forged pro who earned a decade in the league on effort. The connective energy-and-defense wing every deep team quietly relies on.

FAQ

Quick answers

How did Javonte Green reach the NBA?

Undrafted out of Radford, he played four seasons in Europe before signing with Boston in 2019; he was the first Radford player ever to appear in an NBA game.

What is Javonte Green's role on the Pistons?

A high-energy 3-and-D wing off the bench — multi-position defense, corner shooting, and hustle plays; he appeared in all 82 games in 2025-26.

Did Radford honor Javonte Green?

Yes — Radford retired his No. 2 jersey in 2021.