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NBA News: Former Boston Celtics First-Round Pick Retires From The NBA

Gerald Green has announced his retirement from the NBA, and is joining the Houston Rockets coaching staff. Green was a first round pick by the Boston Celtics, and has played for many teams such as the New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers and more.

Gerald Green has announced his retirement from the NBA, and is joining the Houston Rockets coaching staff.

The 12-year NBA veteran held a press conference before the Houston Rockets host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday (see tweet below from Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet SW). 

In the tweet above, the Rockets noted how he will be joining their coaching staff as a player development coach. 

Green (2005 first-round pick by the Boston Celtics) played for many teams over his career, and during the 2012-13 season he played for the Indiana Pacers. 

He will always be remembered for his incredible dunks. 

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