Boston Celtics alum Gerald Green on how he lost a finger dunking
Gerald Green, a former Boston Celtics player, shared the story of how he lost part of his finger during a dunk attempt as a teenager. The incident occurred when he jumped to touch the top of a door and his finger got caught on a nail. Despite the traumatic experience, Green did not let it deter him from pursuing his basketball career.
- ▪Gerald Green was drafted by the Boston Celtics directly out of high school in 2005.
- ▪He lost part of his finger due to a freak accident while attempting a dunk on a homemade hoop.
- ▪The injury, known as ring avulsion, left him with a visible bone and required immediate medical attention.
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