Kierell Green (203-C-1997, college: Edinboro) is a 26 year old 203cm forward from Washington DC playing his second professional season andcurrently with DNA Bima Perkasa Jogja (Indonesia-IBL). Last season he played with the Kokomo Bobkats (TBL) averaging 6.7ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 19.0%, FT: 86.8% and with Bali United (Indonesia-IBL) averaging 16.8ppg, 14.3rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3spg, 1.5bpg, 2FGP: 50.3%, 3FGP: 23.3%, FT: 58.1%. He began his basketball career at Integrated Design & Electronics Academy. He then played 2 seasons and 36 NCAA games with Niagara. He then finished at Edinboro University (NCAA2) averaging 16.2ppg, 11.2rpg, 1.2apg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 46.0%, 3PT: 20.7%, FT: 45.8% and in his second season averaged 14.3ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.6apg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 41.7%, 3PT: 30.7%, FT: 75.3%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Kierell for talking to germanhoops.com. Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 203cm center. To what NBA player would you compare your game to or what comparisons have you heard from people?

I played center in Indonesia. I’m more of a forward wing. NBA comparison would be Robert Covington, Shawn Marion. 3 and D, bringing that extra push to the team.

You’re an undersized big man. Your listed as a center on eurobasket.com, but can play the 3 position. What is your natural position?

One thing I pride myself on is dominating my role whatever it is. I was chosen as a center for Bali united. I’m versatile I can do a bit of everything.

You can fill the stat sheet with ease and are a Swiss army knife. Has versatility always been a big part of your game?

I was always taught to play the game the way it is was supposed to be played. Get to the right spots, play with energy and the rest will take care of itself. Yes I’ve always been able to guard multiple positions and shoot the 3 ball.

You’re an excellent rebounder and also have a high Iq. What other strengths does your game incorporate?

I pride myself for my defense.

Your also an ambitious defender. What kind of a defender are you at the moment and what kind of defender do you still want to become?

I can guard a team´s best player. Use my length to make shots tough. I wish to become better at defense just like any other part of my game.

On what areas of your game are you working on most so you can continue to improve your game?

My body is my main point of focus and and my overall skills being able to shoot, dribble and pass better.

You played your rookie season with Bali United (Indonesia-IBL) averaging 16.8ppg, 14.3rpg, 1.9apg, 1.3spg, 1.5bpg, 2FGP: 50.3%, 3FGP: 23.3%, FT: 58.1%. What was your wake up call to being in Asia where you knew that you were far away from home?

My first wake up call was being in the air for 24 hours that was more than enough, but the culture in Bali is really amazing and I loved every moment of it.

You really dominated in Indonesia and had some monster games eclipsing 20 rebounds. What was your coolest experience on and off the court?

I had a game with almost a triple double. I was 2 assists off with 20 points 19 rebounds and 8 assists. That was a cool experience. Off the court at the beginning of the season we went to the holy temple and prayed under the waterfall it was a great experience. 10/10 recommendation if you go to Bali.

You had your first pro experience with the Kokomo Bobkats (TBL) averaging 6.7ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 19.0%, FT: 86.8%. What kind of an experience was that playing with guys that are playing for their stats and living the basketball dream? What did you learn about yourself?

Well my situation at Kokomo was very different than the average semiprofessional experience. I played under Cliff Levingston NBA champion. The team chemistry was perfect we glued together and didn’t worry about stats more worried about winning a championship. I learned that I could play at the professional level and that I had a niche in rebounding the ball at a high level.

You were 4 years at Niagara (NCAA), but played only 2 seasons and 34 games. How tough were these years? What positives could you take from it?

Those years were tough because I wasn’t playing as much as I would like but it was great for my development as a person and player.

You then finished at Edinboro (NCAA2). Despite taking a step back, you made 2 steps forward. How vital was it playing division 2 ball for your further basketball development?

Those two years were needed for my confidence and development as a player. I appreciate the opportunity to go there and be the no.1 option and play through my mistakes.

You had many big games, but mostly in losing causes. What was your fondest moment on the court there?

My best memory was playing with all my teammates. We never turned our back on each other even with us losing majority of the games. We still are connected to this day.

How did head coach Patrick Clearly groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

Coach Pat gave me an opportunity that was valuable to my development as he allowed me to be a leader of a team and play basketball with no leash around my neck.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Terrence Moore?

Of course I won those match ups. Terrence Moore is a very crafty forward out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I loved to play against him everyday in practice.

Who was the greatest player that you ever faced on the court that reached the NBA?

I’ve played against Nick Claxton. I wouldnt say the greatest player but definitely Naji Marshall we grew up together. Great player in my opinion will have a long NBA career.

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Khalil Dukes

Matt Scott

Jarion Henry

Jamorko Pickett

James Towns

Honorable mention

Derek Hawthorne

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Lebron James

Michael Jordan

Kevin Durant

Magic Johnson

Wilt Chamberlain

Honorable mention

Shaq O’Neal

Who is your GOAT?

Lebron James has done a lot in the NBA it’s hard to put anyone over him.

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

I didn’t see it so idk but I’ll give it a watch.

Thanks Kierall for the chat.