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Jeff Green sets high goals for himself on defense

Following a very solid game on both sides of the court, Jeff Green expressed a desire to be an excellent defensive player.

BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Celtics Insider" Blog Archive " Green gets defensive in Celtic comeback win

"That’s my calling," Green said of his D. "I’ve got to be a guy who can go out there and guard the best player on the opposite team, whether it’s Carmelo, LeBron, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant — doesn’t matter. I see myself as being one of the top defensive players in this league, and I’ve just got to go out there and prove it."

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