About Willie

FUN FACTS
What is your full name? Willie James Green Jr.
What is your official birth date? 7/28/1981
Do you know your Zodiac Sign? Leo
What is the name of your hometown or city?  Detroit
Which hospital where you born? Grace Hospital
What time were you born?  5:02 am
How many siblings do you have, what are their names, and where do you fall in that group? Siblings- Michelle, Tammy, Martin, Matthew, Julia. Oldest boy two older sister
Which was your favorite NFL team growing up? Pittsburgh Steelers
What is your favorite NBA team? Sixers
What is your favorite baseball team? Tigers
Name some of your favorite athletes? Michael Jordan, T. Woods, Isaiah Thomas, Magic Johnson, and M. Ali
What are the names of your elementary, middle, and high schools in Detroit? MIBagley Elementary, Hally middle, and Cooley High School
Name your favorite Singer and or Singing Group? Lauryn Hill

What is your most memorable childhood memory? Winning pee wee championship

Do you have a favorite book? "Gifted Hands" by Ben Carson
Do you have a favorite hobby or pastime? Golf, Playing pool
List your official height and weight? 6'3 205lbs
What was your major in college? Bachelor in education English major
What were some of the awards, honors, and accolades during your high school years? All Metro, all city, all state, west side mvp, all American
What awards or honors did you receive in college? 2 time all horizon league, and 2003 horizon league player of the year 22.6 average 11th in nation.
Which NFL player would you consider the toughest to guard in the NBA? D Wade & Kobe Bryant

Why is community service so important to you? Always like helping others. And giving back is my way of letting people know I care about them

Why have you decided to start a non-profit charitable foundation? Establish a foundation that is geared toward helping inner city youth be successful

What was it like playing in your first NBA game? First game was Great! Everything was moving so fast.  I came off the bench to help us beat the heat.