Willie Green: Leading with Heart, Coaching with Purpose

With five years at the helm of the New Orleans Pelicans and a twelve-year playing career in the league, Willie Green talks about how his leadership style has evolved and the prioritized elements of his approach - notably a combination of empathy, faith, and service.  He shares how he handles challenges out of his control, what it means when talent doesn’t fit, and why leadership starts with listening.  From mentoring players like Josh Hart to navigating the weight of a national platform, Coach Green opens up about what guides him, what grounds him, and what makes a great leader in today’s NBA.