Jeff Green, the NBA soldier: he was saved after his heart stopped for an hour... and breaks a teammate record

n the , you win with stars, because it is perhaps the league with the most enhancement of differential talent in the world of sport, but also with the soldiers of a team. Those who are there in good times and bad, those who give cohesion and all-round ability. There are many in this category, although one who is at the top of the category is the legendary Jeff Green (38 years old).

An illustrious veteran who makes history year after year. He reached a reward for his dedication with the and now gives a veteran touch Legitimate candidates for the after starting with five wins and three losses after dying on the shore of last season. And continues to transcend.



With the start of the new NBA season, Green has put his name even higher. He breaks the records of They come at a rate of Sonics/Thunder, Celtics, Grizzlies, Magic, Cavs, Wizards, Jazz, Rockets (two stages), Nets and Nuggets. He averages 15.

5 teammates per season, another wild statistic. Players with the most teammates An incredible story , a player with an imperishable physique, impressive on both sides of the court and a leader in the mental department, would not be the same without a story that accompanies him wherever he goes. And it is one of those that finds no answer because it is explained by a scar on his chest.

Because it was 2012 when the Boston Celtics decided not to count on his services after a chilling medical report. Green suffered from an aortic aneurysm, a localised dilation that causes weakness in the wall of the aorta. A very dangerous condition, with dramatic consequences such as possible internal bleeding if not treated in time.

The player had to step away from basketball and underwent surgery. That's where his life changed. He was fighting for his life, it was no longer about playing basketball.

. His heart stopped for an hour, but there was reborn a deeply admired player. Because he recovered and did not give up.

Even though few believed in him. "Many I'm proud that they told me that," he confessed. Because he came back and went on to become a champion 11 years later.

A veteran to be framed, a team player and an NBA soldier. Now with the Rockets, he is a piece that gives cohesion although he may play fewer minutes than he deserves..