Javonte Green, an American-Montenegrin NBA player, plays as a small forward/shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls. Before his NBA debut in 2019, the player was already a big name in the European basketball leagues.
Green, an undrafted agent of the 2015 NBA Draft, toured with basketball teams: Peixegalego (of Spain), Trieste (Italy) & Ratiopharm (Germany) before stepping into NBA.
On a two-year contract with Chicago Bulls signed in 2021, the jersey number #24 player is committed through the 2022-23 season.
While off from the NBA courts, Javonte Green loves to spend time with his children.
No doubt, basketball career success has blessed him with perks but also walked him through injuries multiple times. In 2020, he had surgery to repair a meniscal tear after an injury in his right knee.
With only 28 games in the 2022-23 season, Javonte was sidelined after late December 2022 to recover from his knee injury.
Along with his NBA journey & achievements, there is much more to learn about the basketball star. Here in this article, we cover Javonte Green’s family, relationship, net worth & more!
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Javonte Green |
| Birth Date | July 23, 1993 |
| Birth Place | Petersburg, Virginia |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American-Montenegrin |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Age | 30 Years Old |
| Education |
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| Horoscope | Leo |
| Father’s Name | Jeffrey Mason |
| Mother’s Name | Maxxine Green |
| Siblings | Three |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in/1.93 m/193 cm |
| Weight | 92 kg/205 lb. |
| Body | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Profession | NBA Player |
| Current Team | Chicago Bulls (2021-now) |
| National Team | Montenegro |
| Active Years | 2015-present |
| Marital Status |
Not married |
| Children | Three |
| Net Worth | $3-$4 million |
| Merch | Autographed Basketball, Signed Rookie Card |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
| Last Update | April 2024 |
Javonte Green’s Parents & Siblings
Green was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on the 23rd of July, 1993. He is the youngest child of his parents: Jeffrey Mason and Maxine Green; he has three siblings, Kara Green, Kiara Green, and Deviante Green.
As reported, Javonte’s parents separated when he was young, so his mother, who worked in a factory, raised him as a single parent.
Due to high crime rates in Petersburg, his mom wanted him to be away from those. So when the future NBA star asked to live with his cousins, Maxine agreed right away.
Once Green turned 12 years old, he moved to Alberta, Virginia, to live with his aunt Kim Mason, a special education teacher at the local elementary school.
Further information on his family background remains under wraps.
Age, Height & Body Measurements
Javonte Green is 30 years old.
His zodiac sign is Leo & people under this sign are known to be passionate, generous, and enthusiastic.
It is a fact that most basketball players are tall. Without any exception, Green is blessed with height and agility. Javonte stands at a remarkable height of 6 feet and 4 inches (1.93 m) and weighs around 92 kg (205 pounds).
The player followed a strict diet regimen to remain healthy and maintain his physique.
Moreover, he has black hair and brown eyes.
High School & Collegiate Basketball Career
The Petersburg-born attended Brunswick High School in Lawrenceville under Bryant Stith, a veteran NBA player-turned-coach. He led the team to VHSL Group AA Division 3 state title.
A three-sport athlete at high school, Green chose to pursue a career with the hoops during his senior year.
For his college basketball, Javonte Green enrolled at Radford University (the only NCAA Division I to offer him a basketball scholarship).
With the Radford Highlanders, he finished his freshmen year with 10.2 points per game which jumped to 14.6 points per game as a sophomore.
In his junior year, he set the school single-season steals record with 68, and he was awarded First Team All-Big South after averaging 16.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game.
Green completed his collegiate career as Radford’s all-time leader in rebounds (1,064), steals (245), games played (133), and scoring with 1,911 points.
Undrafted In The 2015 NBA Draft
Despite being a promising figure of Radford, Javonte Green was undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft.
So, he would spend his three years with European basketball teams (in Spain, Italy & German) until his NBA entry in 2019.
His first-ever professional signing was with the Spanish third-division team Marin Peixegalego on September 11, 2015. There he averaged 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 18 points per game.
After that, on July 11, 2016, Green signed with Pallacanestro Trieste of the Serie A2 Basket in Italy. In 45 games with Trieste in the 2016–17 season, he averaged 15.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game.
The Basketball Bundesliga team Ratiopharm Ulm acquired Javonte on July 25, 2018. In 51 games between the league and EuroCup, Green averaged 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
NBA Debut & Journey
In the 2019 NBA Summer League, Javonte Green played for the Boston Celtics in five games & averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.
This impressive gameplay saw him an entry into the NBA after the Celtics signed him on a two-year contract on July 8, 2019.
On October 25, 2019, Green made his NBA debut as a defensive replacement in the last five seconds of the first half in a 112-106 win against the Toronto Raptors.
Then, on November 7 that year, he scored 12 points (his first-ever NBA points) in a 108-87 victory over the Hornets.
It followed his first-ever start with the Celtics against Atlanta Hawks on February 3, 2020, where he played for 18 minutes with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and no points.
After two seasons with Boston Celtics, Javonte Green was traded to Chicago Bulls as a part of three-team trade (between the Celtics, Bulls & Washington).
With the Bulls, he wore jersey number #24, which was once worn by some iconic players like Bill Cartwright, Tyrus Thomas, and Lauri Markkanen.
Awards & Achievements
The American-born athlete Javonte Green has garnered significant awards since his debut on the basketball court. Here are some of his career highlights and achievements.
- BBL All-Star (2019)
- LEB Plata Champion
- LEB Plata MVP (2016)
- All-LEB Plata (2016)
- Big South Defensive Player of the Year (2015)
- 2 Time First-team All-Big South (2014, 2015)
- Second-team All-Big South (2013)
- No. 2 retired by Radford University
Relationship & Children | Is Javonte Married?
The NBA player never came up official declaration about his marital status, but he is the father of three children, two daughters from his relationship with Tamara Baskerville.
Tamara graduated from Old Dominion University in December 2022. As for her Instagram post and stories, she has a full-time job and her own business too.
Many sources cite that his baby mama Tamara is his wife, though Javonte never gave the green to the claim.
Moreover, some allege that he and his social media influencer girlfriend were engaged, but that is not confirmed either.
Javonte Green & Tamara Baskerville are rarely seen together. Though they follow each other on Instagram & often tag each other on Facebook posts featuring their kids.
It seems the two are not together anymore but is on good terms to raise their children.
Two Daughters & A Son
At the age of 19, Green became a father for the first time; he and Baskerville welcomed daughter Khloe on June 26, 2012.
With Tamara Baskerville, he welcomed their second child daughter Kylie Marie on March 27, 2018.
Moreover, from his other relationship, with Nicole Andrea, Javonte has a son named Kai, who was born on August 26, 2020.
Green’s son’s baby mama Andrea is a model & Instagram influencer with more than 11.2K followers.
According to her Facebook profile, she completed high school at Framingham High School & later went to Merrimack College.
On her social media profiles, Nicole Andrea shares pictures with her son Kai & often takes him to NBA games.
The NBA player had missed his second daughter’s birth due to game commitments to European basketball teams.
So, one of his major reasons for entering the NBA and leaving Europe was to be closer to his kids.
Well, Javonte’s baby mama Tamara Baskerville has another child, a daughter named Kinsley, who was born in February 2021.
But the basketball star has never shared anything about Kinsley on his social media & fans argue if Tamara welcomed daughter Kinsley from her other relationship or through Vitro.
Social Media Presence
The Chicago Bulls shooting guard is active on different social media platforms. He has about 20 Instagram posts of him playing for his team and a few pictures of his children.
He is available on Instagram under the username @savagewoo2 with around 105k followers.
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Green joined Twitter in December 2013 and has garnered around 27k followers under the handle @2Xtremebounce.
Javonte Green’s Net Worth
Javonte has built expertise and authority over the years in basketball. His primary income source is from his basketball career in NBA & European teams.
As of April 2024, the Chicago Bulls shooting guard has a whopping net worth of $2 million-$3 million.
On July 18, 2019, he signed a two-year contract worth $2.4 million with the Boston Celtics, averaging $1.2 million.
However, on March 25, 2021, the player was traded to Chicago Bulls during the 2021-2022 NBA season as a part of a three-team trade.
The Chicago Bulls player was offered a restricted free agent qualifying offer worth $1.87 million with made annual salary of $1.6 million for the 2021-2022 season.
Javonte signed a 2-year contract with the Chicago Bulls on August 11, 2021, worth $3.48 million.
His salary for the 2022-2023 season was $1.8 million. However, his contract is only for two years, so in the 2023-24 NBA season, the player will be a free agent if no extensions are offered.
Popularity Graph
After a successful basketball career in the U.S. and European nations, Green has garnered several fans worldwide.
The graph shows brief information about the popularity of Javinte Green based on Google searches in the United States over a year.
Trivia
- The Chicago Bulls Player holds a dual citizenship card from Montenegro and the United States and plays for the Montenegrin national team in international competitions.
- Green was a top quarterback prospect in high school, which resulted in scholarship offers for football once he graduated, but no basketball offers from Division I schools. Green sent a tape to the Radford coaching staff on his own, which led to a late offer from Radford.
- To successfully treat a minor meniscal tear in his right knee, Green underwent an arthroscopic procedure on August 25, 2020. As a result, he was forced to miss the playoffs.
- He is the first-ever player from Radford University to appear in an NBA game after signing with Boston Celtics in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Javonte Green still with Chicago Bulls?
Yes, Green plays for the Bulls on a two-year contract that runs through the 2022-23 season.
Where did Javonte Green go to college?
After finishing high school at Brunswick High School, Green went to Radford University, where he was a four-year varsity letterman.
Why isn't Javonte playing?
Javonte Green underwent arthroscopic debridement of his right knee in January 2023 & is still in recovery. In February, the Bulls confirmed that he won't return anytime soon. Since his last match against the Cavaliers on December 31, 2022, he has not made an NBA appearance.
