Willie Green just lived every coach’s worst fear, and it came fast. Only three weeks into his fifth season, the New Orleans Pelicans dismissed their longtime leader after a 2-10 start that clashed with the franchise’s win-now expectations. With his tenure abruptly cut short, it’s worth stepping back to assess Green’s net worth and how his years as a player and head coach shaped his overall career.

What is Willie Green’s net worth in 2025?

The Pelicans head coach is estimated to have a net worth of $5 million in 2025, according to ClutchPoints. Since head coaching salaries aren’t disclosed, it’s a rough figure. Nonetheless, Green managed a decent NBA career, including stops across various teams and several contracts.

How much did Willie Green earn while playing in the NBA?

Willie Green entered the league as a second-round pick in the famed 2003 NBA draft, going 41st to the Seattle Supersonics before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers that same night. That move shaped the early arc of his career. Philadelphia became his longest stop, with Green spending seven seasons there and averaging 9.4 points and 1.9 rebounds while carving out a reliable role in the rotation.

Green entered the league on a modest two-year, $986,977 rookie deal, but his rise in Philadelphia didn’t go unnoticed. After working his way into the starting lineup, the 76ers locked him in with a five-year, $17 million extension in 2006, the biggest contract of his playing career. His run eventually ended when the Sixers traded him to the New Orleans Hornets ahead of his final contract year.

From that point, Willie Green bounced around to different teams each year. He played for the Atlanta Hawks ($1,088,341), Los Angeles Clippers (2 seasons for $2.7 million), and Orlando Magic ($1,448,490). Throughout his playing career, Sportrac estimates earnings of $23.3 million. After being waived by the Magic and unable to find a team, Green turned his eyes to coaching.

How much did Willie Green earn as an NBA coach?

Green started off his coaching career as an assistant. He worked behind Steve Kerr and the Warriors from 2016 to 2019. Then he joined the Phoenix Suns’ contingent, helping the team snap their playoff draught since 2010, which saw them go all the way to the NBA Finals. Observing his impact, the Pelicans decided to hire him as their head coach in 2021, only to become the 8th coach in the Pelicans’ history.

In his very first season, he took the team to the playoffs after battling through the play-in tournament. Willie Green increased his win tally each season in his first three years. During this time, he earned $1.2 million annually, according to Salary Swish. He also earned a contract extension in 2024. His contract details from that time haven’t been disclosed.

But according to Forbes, the average salary for an NBA coach ranges from $3-5 million. It can be assumed that Willie Green made around that sum.

Does Willie Green have any endorsement deals?

There have been no reports of Willie Green having any endorsement deals. It’s rare for any head coach to have partnerships, excluding the most popular coaches in the league.