Lamar Green

Lamar Anthony Green (born March 22, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'7" power forward out of Morehead State University, Green played six seasons (1969–1975) across the National Basketball Association and the American Basketball Association. He spent five years as a backup power forward for the Phoenix Suns, averaging 5.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in 17.9 minutes per game. His most productive season came in 1972–73, when he averaged 6.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game. His 2,186 rebounds rank 17th in Suns franchise history, and his 345 games rank 18th. Left unprotected by the Suns, Green was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in the 1974 NBA expansion draft, where he played 15 games before being waived. He then signed with the Virginia Squires of the ABA, appearing in 51 games during the 1974–75 season. Green was waived by the Squires on September 30, 1975.