Danny Green earns a contract extension to continue broadcasting career with ESPN

Whether it’s Coby White and Cam Johnson blossoming in the NBA, Kenny Smith on the award-winning Inside the NBA show, Vince Carter as an NBA studio analyst, or Danny Green receiving a contract extension from ESPN, it’s always encouraging having Tar Heel representation in the professional sports industry.

The success of these Tar Heel alumni reflects positively on the University of North Carolina — showcasing tremendous work ethic and professionalism coming from Chapel Hill.

Green has put together an incredibly accomplished basketball career, both during and after his playing days. He won a championship at UNC during his senior season on the dominant 2008-2009 team. He’s also a three-time NBA champion, winning with the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers. Green made the NBA’s All-Defensive second team in 2016-2017.

In 2022, ESPN hired Green as a part-time NBA analyst, while also playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. Green officially retired from playing basketball in 2024, before receiving a long-term contract extension from ESPN within the past week.

Front Office Sports reports on ESPN’s extension of Green and several others, indicating the reason for the extensions.

“First, ESPN wants to lengthen its NBA talent bench to make sure it covers The Association 365 days a year. Green, for example, will appear on a variety of shows, including SportsCenter, Get Up, First Take, and NBA Today.”

Receiving a contract extension and appearing on well-respected ESPN shows are impressive milestones for Green and a big step in his career as a studio analyst. Even though his playing days are over, it’s good seeing Green keep basketball in his life. The Carolina family will be wishing him success in his new career.