Upon being drafted with the fifth pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, great things were expected of Jeff Green. A naturally gifted talent with near-perfect intangibles, several commentators predicted a bright future for the Georgetown product.
His hulking, powerful frame allows him to burst through defenses on his way to the basket on offense, while his combination of size, speed and athleticism give him the physical tools to be a threatening presence on defense, both on the perimeter and around the basket.
Yet after almost a decade in the league, Green has yet to establish himself as even a regular NBA starter.