Who’s That Other Guy in Seattle?
That’s the question people often ask when watching the Sonics play for the first time: It’s not just the Kevin Durant show, you know? Jeff Green deserves your attention, too.
The Georgetown product, selected fifth overall in this past summer’s draft, has become something of a forgotten man in Seattle thanks to larger-than-life (metaphorically speaking, of course) teammate Kevin Durant.
As it happens, the relative anonymity has been a blessing in disguise as his struggles haven’t faced too harsh a glare from fans and media.
Jeff Green and veteran forward Chris Wilcox seem to have formed a tight bond, and the big man often has an encouraging word or two for the rook when the going gets tough.
“Some days you can tell he’s not feeling it, because it’s tough with all the travel, games, practice and stuff,” said forward Chris Wilcox. “Sometimes I just have to tell him, ‘You have to keep going. When you’re tired, you’ve got to push through it.’ And he can have frustration because he’s not playing like he did in college in the NBA. It wears down on you, but I was in that situation and you’ve got to keep your head up.”
With his physique and talent, Green will only get better and the Sonics have a bright future with him and Durant leading the way. It’s a shame the people of Seattle won’t get to see and enjoy too much of it.
16 Responses to “Who’s That Other Guy in Seattle?”
Dec.14 at 4:18 pm
BETCATS says:
when the Charolette Cobras win the NBA Championship over the Seattle Bobcats in 2021 Jeff Green will be their some how. Mark my words.
Dec.14 at 4:19 pm
Deez Noots says:
he should be fine in the NBA; they don’t call travels there either. (see: Georgetown-Vandy Sweet 16)
Dec.14 at 4:24 pm
TADOne says:
Does anyone else see an issue with Chris Wilcox being the one giving rookies advice?
Dec.14 at 4:29 pm
Chukaz says:
You want to know who’s that other guy in seattle? Why would you give a f*ck, man?
Dec.14 at 5:09 pm
Jukai says:
Jeff Green has been playing alright. That’s really all I can say about him.
Dec.14 at 8:06 pm
BigWalt206 says:
When Jeff Green is on, he is a beast! And it never gets any less painful to read a Seattle relocation joke…but I still hold out hope
Dec.14 at 10:14 pm
Jukai says:
He’s not really a beast. He’s alright.
Dec.15 at 12:50 pm
t.dot dude says:
hes ok, bit he will never really be a star
Dec.15 at 3:00 pm
docta j says:
its not fair to say a guy will never be a star. when you have that type of body that jeff green does, its all about work.
Dec.15 at 4:31 pm
Reggie Evans says:
Muckleshooters
Dec.16 at 10:07 pm
Hubert says:
at least i think he’s better than gerald green.
Dec.16 at 11:10 pm
dacre says:
what….at dunking?
Dec.17 at 4:02 am
Deez Noots says:
Gerald Green=Harold Miner.
Dec.17 at 9:16 am
riggs says:
chris wilcox is an above average player man.
Dec.17 at 12:17 pm
dblizzy! says:
Green is good, but he doesn’t have that killer instinct to be the man. He’s way too unselfish. Durant on the other hand does, he doesn’t care who’s getting shots. He’ll shoot til his arm falls off, and then he’ll put them up lefty. That’s the mark of a killer right there.
Dec.17 at 12:48 pm
Jared says:
who cares if he’s a killer or not? dudes a solid ball player, who’s played what…20 games? give him a break. and wilcox has developed into one of the quietest, better big men in the game…stop sleepin. This team’s a good point guard and some experience away from making serious noise.