Deshaune Green

“ Basketball gave me the confidence that I could push past my limits. And god gave me the faith of a mustard seed that I’ll succeed at whatever I put my mind too.”

WIB Magazine Deshaune Green

Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell us who you are and where you’re from?

A. My name is Deshaune Green & I am from Portsmouth, Va.

Q. Who is your sports hero?

A. My Favorite sports hero is Lebron James because of what he stands for. His great philanthropy efforts to help others and being a great father is what motivates me to do the same thing. He is a true champion on and off the court. I respect that a lot.

Q. What or Who inspired you to want to play basketball?

A. My Grandmother and older cousin that I grew up with inspired me to play basketball. When my grandmother died in 2007, is what kept me motivated to pursue

basketball at the next level.

Q. Tell us about “The Green Hope Foundation” and the motivation behind it?

A. The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2018 to facilitate positive youth development through community outreach and programs that emphasize education, athletics, and recreational activities. Growing up in the projects, in an environment lacking resources to become successful efficiently in what motivated me to found Green-Hope. I always wanted to give back when I got to a certain level in my life and use my basketball platform to help others progress efficiently. I want children to know that they always have options and that their current circumstance is not their final destination.

Q. How was your experience being a Pro basketball player in ABA/PBL?

A. My experience playing professional basketball has been amazing. I thank God every day for it. Traveling the world, meeting new people, building relationships and creating resources off the court is what it’s all about; All while getting paid. What more can you ask for? My son watching me play and witness me winning championships has to be the most exciting part about it.

Q. What advice can you give to someone who wants to play basketball?

A. The most transparent advice I can give someone is “If you are going to play the sport or any sport rather. Do not “BS” with it. Put in the Hard Work, be dedicated to your craft, fight through adversity because it is inevitable to come.” “Go Hard or Go Home” because the last thing you want to do is waste anyone’s time and your parents hard earned money.

Q. With everything that’s been going on this year did it make you learn anything new?

A. With everything that is going on, I learned to really appreciate life more. I also learned that you have to always be prepared for catastrophic events. Save money, make smart investments, cherish the ones who genuinely loves you and ALWAYS trust and put God first.

Q. What has been your biggest accomplishment you have had in life?

A. The biggest accomplishment in life is graduating college when a lot of people doubted me and becoming a business owner, creating generational wealth to leave behind for my son KyShaune Green and future children.

Q. Can you tell us what basketball taught you that carried over into the other areas in your life?

A. Basketball taught me how to overcome adversity, even when you are tired and/or maybe injured physically or mentally. Basketball taught me how to work hard for whatever you want because nothing is handed to you. Most importantly, it showed me how to lead by example.

Q. Where can the readers follow you? A. Website:

www.greenhopefoundation.com Instagram: green_ hopefoundationinc Facebook: Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. Twitter: @GreenHope2018

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