Former Miami Heat Nemesis Danny Green Expected To Make Return Tonight For Memphis Grizzlies

Time was, NBA veteran Danny Green was among the biggest rivals for the Miami Heat.

Green was a member of the San Antonio Spurs when they faced the Heat in consecutive years in the NBA Finals in 2013 and 2014. After a one-year absence because of a knee injury, Green is set to make his return tonight for the Memphis Grizzles against the Portland Trail Blazers.

He hasn't played since tearing his ACL while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Heat in last year's playoffs.

"What I bring is definitely needed here: perimeter shooting and perimeter defense," Green said in a recent interview with ESPN. "I think I can bring maturity and help a young team understand what it takes to win. This has been an A-1 organization from top to bottom in handling this entire rehab with me."

Green would have likely been Finals MVP in 2013 against the Heat until Ray Allen hit a desperation 3-pointer that forced overtime in Game 6. The Heat won the series in Game 7 behind LeBron James.

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