Garlon Green (born January 11, 1991) is an American professional

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player for

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of the

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. After completing his collegiate eligibility, Green started his professional career with Australian second division team Canberra Gunners, before signing for the Japanese team Kumamoto Volters. In 2015 Garlon signed a contract for the 2015–16 season with the

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of the German

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. He is the younger brother of NBA player

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. Green participated in the

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in 2016 and was the winner of the

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contest.

College career

After graduating from high school in his hometown, Green studied at

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and played for the

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team. He participated in the 2013 NCAA Slam Dunk Contest.

Professional career

Canberra Gunners (2014)

After completing his studies, Green played for the

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of the

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. Green, however, did not enter the season squad and at the end of the year he signed a contract with the Canberra Gunners of the

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Kumamoto Volters (2014–2015)

After averaging 24 points and seven

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per game for the Gunners, Green signed with the Kumamoto Volters of the Japan's National Basketball League.

Tübingen (2015–2016)

For the 2015–16 season, Green signed with the

of the

(BBL), where he played with Houston native Jesse Sanders. Green attracted attention a game against

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, where he scored a missed free throw of an opponent in the final second, according to his own statement without any intention, in his own basket and created the "drunken self-spark". This erratic action was observed even in his homeland and commented in the weekly segment '' Shaqtin' a Fool'' of the ''

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'' show. Green participated in the

in 2016 and won its

contest. He also played in the All-Star Game where he replaced the injured

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. In December 2016, Green and the Walter Tigers Tübingen parted ways

Belfius Mons-Hainaut (2017–2018)

In February 2017, Green signed with

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of Belgium's

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Khimki (2018–2019)

Green played for the

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in the

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, and on July 24, signed a contract with the Pelicans. The Pelicans waived him on October 13. On November 8, Green signed a one-year deal with

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of the

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and

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. On February 14, 2019, Green parted ways with Khimki after appearing in 15 games.

Hapoel Tel Aviv (2019)

On February 20, 2019, Green signed with

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of the

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for the rest of the season. On March 31, 2019, Green recorded a season-high 22 points, shooting 6-of-13 from the field, along with four rebounds in a 102–96 win over

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. Green helped Hapoel reach the 2019 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually were eliminated by

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in the Quarterfinals.

Enisey (2019–2020)

On August 5, 2019, Green signed with

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of the

Wloclawek (2020)

On July 25, 2020, Green signed with

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of the

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(PLK).

Oradea (2020–2022)

On December 21, 2020, Green signed with CSM Oradea of the Liga Națională. He averaged 10.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. He won bronze medals on FIBA Europe Cup, and was runner up in the domestic competition. On July 23, 2021, Green re-signed with the team.

Fos Provence Basket (2022–present)

On July 6, 2022, he has signed with

of the

Tri-State (2022–present)

On May 25, 2022, Green was drafted by Tri-State with the sixteenth overall pick of the 2022

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draft.

Personal life

Green's older brother,

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, is a former professional basketball player. He won the

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