Heart stops for 75 minutes! He almost retired 11 years ago, and now he is a champion player. He is still pursuing his dream at the age of 38

On August 13, some players in the NBA fight for money, while some players are for love. For example, Vince Carter, who loves basketball. He was the strongest dunk king in Feitianliu's history back then. After losing his peak, he thought he would dislike himself not being the peak. As a result, Carter made a good transformation and was willing to be a blue-collar worker. He played for 22 years in his career and refused to join forces to win the championship. Such a veteran character is also likeable.

Nowadays, many veteran stars in the NBA have extremely passionate about basketball. For example, James, Curry and Durant, they would not have played for so long if they were not for love. Moreover, these players have a strong desire to win. In contrast, some European stars may just make money, and their hobbies may not be here. Take Teacher Yo for example. His favorite is horse racing. He has always wanted to leave the NBA to be with his own horse.

Of course, people have their own things they like, which is understandable. In the NBA, it is not only the super giant who loves basketball enthusiastically, but the same is true for some role players. Take Jeff Green as an example. He is probably familiar with this person. He is 38 years old now, but he still has a basic salary contract from the Rockets. The reason why Jeff Green is still playing in the league at this age may not be for money, but for the championship. After all, the Rockets are expected to win the championship in the new season.

Jeff Green and Durant were drafted in the year. He was the No. 5 pick in the first round of the year. I believe many fans know Jeff Green. He was considered the top five pick in the draft that year, but was squeezed to the No. 6 pick by Jeff Green. Green was traded after entering the league because the Celtics wanted to form the Super Three. They didn't have the energy to train young players, so they sent Green to the Supersonics (now the Thunder) for Ray Allen.

After forming the Super Three, the Celtics also successfully won the championship, and they and Jeff Green have a subsequent fate. Jeff Green and Durant joined the Supersonics, forming the Thunder Gemini who was well-known to the outside world at the time. In the second year of his career, he averaged 16+6 per game. However, because of Westbrook and Harden's successive joining, Jeff Green's ball rights gradually decreased and gradually became a blue-collar role.

Because the Thunder saw the potential of the third young master, they did not want to renew Jeff Green's contract, so they traded him to the Celtics. In the 11-year offseason, the Celtics wanted to renew Jeff Green's contract, but they were found to have a heart aortic aneurysm during the physical examination, which not only endangered his basketball career, but also endangered his life. The doctor also advised him not to play. When the Celtics saw that it was like this, they also quickly revoked the contract.

You should know that he had only missed 13 games in the first four years of his career, and he didn't feel anything at that time. He didn't want to give up basketball, so Jeff Green chose surgery. Although his life was in danger, he had been engaged in the sport of basketball since he was a child, and he believed that there was more to contribute. This operation caused his cardiac arrest for 75 minutes, and after the first operation, the doctor told Green that he had to take another surgery because there was bleeding inside.

In the end, Jeff Green escaped from the god of death. He also actively recovered and returned to the court after only 9 months. However, because of this heart surgery, Jeff Green could not get a big contract, but he didn't care. He could still play his favorite professional game. This is his destination. Jeff Green's surgery not only did not affect his condition, but also had no problems with his athletic ability. He could still perform a dunk across the country.

Relying on a long enough career, although Jeff Green has never won a big contract, he has always been around a middle-class contract, so his total career income is more than $100 million, which is indeed a gap compared to the league's super giants, but compared to 90% of people, he is already very, very rich. And relying on so many years of hard work in the league, Jeff Green won the championship in 23 years, helping the Nuggets win the first championship in team history.

From almost becoming unballed to being without a ball to now, to becoming a billionaire and winning the highest honor in basketball, Jeff Green has also inspired many people. He is called a medical miracle, and at the same time proves to everyone that as long as you love enough, you can succeed. Jeff Green is now 38 years old. Although he plays less and less, he can still play his value after playing. In addition, he can serve as the leader of the locker room to guide and inspire young players.

After retirement, I think Jeff Green may become an excellent assistant because his story is so inspiring. The NBA needs such stories and such players. He will work with his old teammate Durant again in the new season. Having said that, what do you want to say about Jeff Green now? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.