NBA Star JaMychal Green Honored for Giving Back to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — As March Madness takes center stage, NBA power forward JaMychal Green received a special honor Tuesday night at Montgomery’s City Hall, recognizing his generosity and commitment to his hometown.
At 6-foot-9, Green is known for his ability to grab rebounds and block shots on the basketball court, but his true greatness is measured by the way he uplifts those around him.
“I’m speechless right now,” Green said. “I really don’t know what to say. I’m excited, I can’t stop smiling. I keep reading the plaque—it’s just a great feeling.”
Green was honored during Tuesday night’s city council meeting for his ongoing efforts to support the Montgomery community.
“I have watched JaMychal since St. Jude,” said District 6 City Councilman Oronde Mitchell. “He displayed manhood and perseverance, and then he came back to Montgomery. He went off very far, but he found his way back every summer. Every time school started, he gave back to kids who are less fortunate. Sometimes we need to be able to touch our heroes, and JaMychal is a hero to the city of Montgomery.”
For years, Green has donated turkeys to local families, provided book bags and school supplies to students, and hosted basketball camps each summer to help young athletes develop their skills.
“I’ve always had a big heart,” Green said. “I care about kids. I grew up in a big family, so I always had a lot of little cousins. I know God blessed me and put me in a situation where I could bless others, so that’s my main mission—to be able to bless others.”
A standout at Montgomery’s St. Jude High School, Green led his team to Class 1A state championships in 2006 and 2008. He was named Alabama’s Mr. Basketball before playing for the University of Alabama and later spending nine seasons in the NBA. Now, he hopes to inspire young athletes in Montgomery to pursue their dreams.
“Sometimes they don’t think it’s possible, and I want them to know that it is,” Green said. “I feel like anytime we put our minds to something, we can do it if we focus and lock in on it.”
Mitchell praised Green’s dedication to his hometown, saying, “He’s just doing what he said he was going to do throughout his life. He has persevered, and he’s showing people that you can be something coming from a small city.”
Green’s sports camp and foundation, “Forever My Brother’s Keeper’, was created in honor of his brother, who died when Green was 2 years old. Over the years, hundreds of local children have sharpened their skills while learning about teamwork and self-confidence through his program.
Through his efforts on and off the court, Green continues to make a lasting impact on the Montgomery community.
