Josh Green still can't quite believe he's living his dream but the Olympic bronze medallist has had to grow up quickly to adjust to life as a Dallas Maverick.
Australian Josh Green has just finished his second season with NBA powerhouse the Dallas Mavericks
"Looking back on [the season] being in the Western Conference finals and also winning a bronze medal, it's awesome but you know it sets high standards now," he told the ABC. Less than halfway through the regular season, the 21-year-old had already clocked up more time on the court than during his entire rookie year.
"Words can't even describe; the medal is sitting right next to my bed. I wake up every morning, look at it, it's a good start to the day," Green said. Green grew up watching the likes of Tim Cahill and the Socceroos and initially showed promise as a young footballer playing AFL in the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans academies.By the age of 10, he'd excelled in several sports at a state level before moving to the US in 2014.
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