Willie Green received the worst news a head coach could. Just three weeks into his fifth season, the New Orleans Pelicans decided to fire their longtime head coach. The Pelicans’ 2-10 record, coupled with the objective to compete, led to his dismissal. In the wake of such news, let’s examine Green’s net worth, looking back at his playing career and time with the Pelicans.

Willie Green Net Worth

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 did manage to have a decently long NBA career, which included stops across various teams and several contracts.

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

Willie Green was initially drafted by the Seattle Supersonics in 2003 and traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on the same day. It would turn out to be his longest stop in the NBA. Green played seven seasons for the 76ers, averaging 9.4 points and 1.9 rebounds.

He signed a two-year $986,977 rookie deal. But as he earned a starting spot, the 76ers rewarded him with a five-year $17 million contract extension in 2006. This was the most lucrative extension Green earned as a player. Right before his final contractual year, Philly traded him to the New Orleans Hornets.

From that point, Willie Green bounced around to different teams each year. After the Hornets, he joined the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers (2 seasons), and the Orlando Magic. 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 2018 to 2020. 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.

In his very first season, NOLA made 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 about Willie Green having any endorsement deals. It’s rare for any head coach to have partnerships, excluding the most popular coaches in the league.