19 Facts About Orien Greene

Orien Randolph Greene II was born on February 4,1982 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Orien Greene played briefly with the Sacramento Kings in 2007, and with the New Jersey Nets in 2011.

However, after a couple of years Greene became dissatisfied with his playing time and decided to transfer to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he became known in the Sun Belt Conference for his aggressive play, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award his senior season.

Orien Greene was drafted in 2005 NBA draft with the 53rd overall pick by the Boston Celtics.

Orien Greene began his pro career as backup to Delonte West.

On June 30,2006, Orien Greene was waived by the Boston Celtics.

Orien Greene was used very sparingly in his season with the Pacers.

Orien Greene played in only 41 games, averaging 6.2 minutes per game; quite a drop off compared to playing in all but 2 games the previous year with the Celtics and averaging 15.4 minutes per game.

Orien Greene signed with the Sacramento Kings on August 30,2007.

Orien Greene was waived by the Kings November 15,2007 after playing just 7 games.

Orien Greene signed a three-month contract with the Australian National Basketball League's New Zealand Breakers in late November 2007.

Orien Greene was signed to replace Wayne Turner, who was out for the season.

In 2010 Orien Greene has been banned for two years for trying to dupe drug testers, backdated to March 12,2009.

Orien Greene later played for the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League.

On February 1,2011, Orien Greene re-joined the NBA as he signed a 10-day contract with the New Jersey Nets.

On November 10,2011, Orien Greene signed to play basketball for the Halifax Rainmen of the NBL.

Orien Greene was waived by the team later that month.

On February 25,2013, Orien Greene was traded to the Reno Bighorns.

On December 31,2016, Orien Greene signed with Guaros de Lara of the Liga Profesional de Baloncesto.