Names can act as self-fulfilling prophecies, sometimes forecasting our futures.
"Uncle Jeff," the nickname given to Jeff Green early in his career, has come to define his position in the NBA and his current role with the Houston Rockets. This moniker was assigned to him by none other than his former teammate and the ultimate "Unc" in rLeBron James.
Now, in his 18th season, Green stands alongside James as a benchmark for longevity in the league—both are among the oldest active players in the NBA, with Green at 38 and James at 40.
In 2009, Green suited up for the Sophomore team in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend.