He is a typical representative player in the NBA who never gives up and looks back on his career.

The 2009 NBA Draft, senior guard Danny Green from the University of North Carolina was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round. Before the start of the new season, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they would sign Danny Green with a two-year, $1.22 million rookie contract. Since then, Danny Green has started his NBA career.

2009-2010 season, Danny Green, who had just entered the league, was not valued by the Cavaliers' coaching staff. As the team's second substitute guard, he usually can only play in games with the score. In the middle of the season, Danny Green was transferred to the Development League by the team. In that season, Danny Green played 20 regular season games for the Cavaliers, all of which played as a substitute, averaged 5.8 minutes per game and contributed 2 points and 0.9 rebounds. The Cavaliers ranked first in the league with 61 wins and 21 losses. He defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-1 in the first round, and lost to the Boston Celtics 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals. On October 20, 2010, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced the waiver's cut.

On November 17, 2010, the San Antonio Spurs announced that they would sign Danny Green on a one-year unsecured contract.

On November 24, 2010, the San Antonio Spurs announced the waiver of Danny Green, and then Danny Green, who did not receive an NBA contract, went to the Development League.

On March 17, 2011, the San Antonio Spurs announced a one-year, $980,000 contract with Danny Green. In the 2010-2011 season, Danny Green, as the team's substitute guard, never got a chance to play. In that season, Danny Green played for the Spurs in 8 regular season games, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 11.5 minutes per game, and contributed 5.1 points and 1.9 rebounds. The Spurs ranked first in the Western Conference with 61 wins and 21 losses. The Spurs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 2-4 in the first round, becoming the fourth team in NBA history to be eliminated by the No. 8 seed in the first round of the playoffs.

2011-2012 season, Danny Green played as the team's substitute guard. In the middle of the season, Danny Green was promoted to the team's starting shooting guard. His average playing time increased significantly compared to last season. In that season, Danny Green played 66 regular season games for the Spurs, including 38 starts, and averaged 9.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. The Spurs ranked first in the Western Conference with 50 wins and 16 losses. They swept the Utah Jazz 4-0 in the first round, and swept the Los Angeles Clippers 4-0 in the Western Conference semi-finals. They lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-4 in the Western Conference Finals and missed the finals.

On July 10, 2012, the San Antonio Spurs announced a three-year, $11.28 million contract renewal.

Danny Green during the Spurs

2012-2013 season, Danny Green became the team's starting shooting guard. On the offensive end, he was the team's most important outside pitcher. On the defensive end, he and Kawhi Leonard formed the league's strongest defensive defense line. In this season, Danny Green represented the Spurs in 80 regular season games, all starting games, averaging 27.5 minutes per game to contribute 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Spurs ranked second in the Western Conference with 58 wins and 24 losses. They swept the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the first round, defeated the Golden State Warriors 4-2 in the Western Conference semi-finals, swept the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals, lost to the Miami Heat 3-4 in the finals, and missed the championship.

On June 10, 2013, in the second game of the finals, the Spurs challenged the Heat away. Danny Green started for 30 minutes in the whole game, made 6 of 6 shots, made 5 of 5 three-pointers, contributed 17 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 block. Among them, 5 three-pointers in a single game tied the team record of a single three-pointer in the finals.

Danny Green during the Spurs period

On June 20, 2013, in the seventh game of the finals, the Spurs challenged the Heat away. In the whole game, Danny Green started with a 36-minute start and hit a three-pointer. During the entire finals, Danny Green made a total of 27 three-pointers, breaking the record of 22 three-pointers set by Ray Allen in the 2008 Finals.

2013-2014 season, Danny Green, as the team's strongest defensive back, usually defending the opponent's strongest attacking arrow guard. In this season, Danny Green played 68 regular season games for the Spurs, including 59 starts, averaging 9.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal in 24.3 minutes. The Spurs ranked first in the league with 62 wins and 20 losses. They defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-3 in the first round, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals, and won the fifth championship trophy in team history. Danny Green won the first championship in his career.

Danny Green won the championship for the first time

2014-2015 season, Danny Green still played as the team's starting shooting guard. His three-point shooting percentage was as high as 41.8%, making him the team's most threatening outside pitcher. This season, Danny Green played 81 regular season games for the Spurs, including 80 starts, and averaged 28.5 minutes per game to contribute 11.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals. The Spurs ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 55 wins and 27 losses, losing to the Los Angeles Clippers 3-4 in the first round.

On January 19, 2015, the Spurs played against the Jazz at home. In this game, Danny Green hit his 100th three-pointer this season, becoming the fastest player in the Spurs' history to complete 100 three-pointers in a single season.

On April 13, 2015, the Spurs played against the Suns at home. In this game, Danny Green made 3 three-pointers and completed a total of 191 three-pointers in a single season, becoming the player with the most three-pointers in a single season in the Spurs history..

On July 15, 2015, the San Antonio Spurs renewed the contract with Danny Green on a four-year, $40 million contract. In the 2015-2016 season of the Spurs, Danny Green still served as the team's starting point guard. In that season, Danny Green represented the Spurs in 79 regular season games, all starting games, averaging 26.1 minutes per game to contribute 7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 steal. The Spurs ranked second in the Western Conference with 67 wins and 15 losses. They swept the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in the first round, and lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Danny Green's three-point shooting percentage declined compared to last season in the 2016-2017 season, but he is still the best defensive player on the team's back line. This season, Danny Green played 68 regular season games for the Spurs, all starting, averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 steal per game. After the regular season, Danny Green was selected for the second team of the best defensive team. The Spurs ranked second in the Western Conference with 61 wins and 21 losses. They defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2 in the first round, and defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the Western Conference semi-finals. They were swept out by the Golden State Warriors 0-4 in the Western Conference Finals and missed the finals.

In the 2017-2018 season, Danny Green still played as the team's starting guard. In that season, Danny Green played 70 regular season games for the Spurs, including 60 starts, averaging 8.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per 25.6 minutes per game. The Spurs ranked seventh in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 35 losses, and lost to the Golden State Warriors 1-4 in the first round.

Danny Green and Ginobili

On July 19, 2018, the San Antonio Spurs traded Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the first round pick from the Toronto Raptors, and received the first round picks protected by DeMalde Rozan, Jacob Poulter and the top 20 picks in 2019.

2018-2019 season, Danny Green played as the team's starting point guard. His three-point shooting percentage of 45.5% became the team's most reliable outside pitcher. In that season, Danny Green represented the Raptors in 80 regular season games, all starting, averaged 10.3 points, 4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. The Raptors ranked second in the Eastern Conference with 58 wins and 24 losses. They defeated the Orlando Magic 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4-3 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and won the first championship trophy in team history. Danny Green won the second championship in his career.

Danny Green during the Raptors period

On July 6, 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they had officially signed with Danny Green with a two-year, $30 million contract.

2019-2020 season, Danny Green played as the starting point guard of the team. The back line formed by him and Avery Bradley became the strongest backcourt combination in the league. In this season, Danny Green represented the Lakers in 68 regular season games, all starting, averaged 8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. The Lakers ranked first in the Western Conference with 52 wins and 19 losses. They defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Houston Rockets 4-1 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, and won the 17th championship trophy in team history. Danny Green won the third championship in his career, becoming the third player in NBA history to win the championship in three different teams.

Danny Green won the championship for the third time

On October 23, 2019, the Lakers challenged the Clippers away. In this game, Danny Green started for 32 minutes, made 10 of 14 shots, made 7 of 9 three-pointers, 1 free throw, contributed 28 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block, becoming the player with the highest score in the Lakers' debut in history.

On November 16, 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Danny Green and the 28th draw in 2020 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning Dennis Schroeder.

On November 19, 2020, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Danny Green and Terrence Ferguson to the Philadelphia 76ers, and obtained the signing rights of Al Horford, the 2020 No. 34 signing, the protected first-round pick in 2025, and Vasilyiemisic. In the 2020-2021 season, Danny Green played as the starting point guard of the team. He can open the offensive space for Ben Simmons on the offensive end, and the defensive end can increase the team's defensive ability on the front line. This season, Danny Green played 69 regular season games for 76ers, all starting games, and averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game. The 76ers ranked first in the Eastern Conference with 49 wins and 23 losses. He defeated the Washington Wizards 4-1 in the first round, and lost to the Atlanta Hawks 3-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

On January 13, 2021, the 76ers played against the Heat at home. In the whole game, Danny Green started for 49 minutes, made 10 of 25 shots, made 9 of 21 three-pointers, contributed 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks to help the 76ers defeat the Heat 137-134. In this game, Danny Green made 9 three-pointers and tied the 76ers' record in a single game three-point shooting, and 21 three-pointers made a new record in the history of the 76ers.

On August 8, 2021, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a two-year, $20 million contract renewal. In the 2021-2022 season, Danny Green still played as the team's starting small forward. In this season, Danny Green represented the 76ers in 62 regular season games, including 28 starts, averaging 21.8 minutes per game, and averaged 5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. The 76ers ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with 51 wins and 31 losses. They defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-2 in the first round, and lost to the Miami Heat 2-4 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and missed the Eastern Conference finals.

On June 24, 2022, the Philadelphia 76ers traded Danny Green and the 23rd draw in the first round of 2022 to the Memphis Grizzlies, winning Dantony Melton.

2022-2023 season, Danny Green, who returned from injury, became the team's substitute guard. In this season, Danny Green played three regular season games for the Grizzlies, all of which played as a substitute, averaged 3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. In the middle of the season, Danny Green was traded by the Grizzlies' management.

Danny Green during the Grizzlies

On February 10, 2023, the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers completed a three-party transaction, and the Grizzlies received Luke Kennard; the Clippers received Eric Gordon, the second round pick from the Raptors in 2024, the second round pick from the Cavs or Jazz or Pacers in 2024; the Rockets received: Danny Green, John Wall, and the first round pick from the Bucks and the Clippers in 2023.

On February 12, 2023, the Houston Rockets announced the official layoff of Danny Green.

On February 15, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they would sign Danny Green for $2 million to the end of the season. After Danny Green during the Cavaliers' era, he came to the Cavaliers, Danny Green became the team's substitute guard and continued to contribute his value to the team. This season, Danny Green played 8 regular season games for the Cavaliers, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 6.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with 51 wins and 31 losses, and lost to the New York Knicks 1-4 in the first round.

On September 6, 2023, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that they would sign Danny Green for a one-year, $3.19 million contract.

2023-2024 season, Danny Green became the team's substitute guard. In this season, Danny Green played 2 regular season games for the 76ers, all of whom played as a substitute, averaged 1 rebound, 0.5 assists and 0.5 steals per game. At the beginning of the season, the 76ers management announced that it would cut Danny Green. In November 2023, in order to make room for the lineup to trade James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers chose to cut Danny Green, and became a free agent, Danny Green never received a signing contract provided by the NBA team.

On October 10, 2024, Danny Green announced his official retirement through a podcast, ending his NBA career. Since then, this outside pitcher with excellent defensive skills has completely left the NBA arena.