Memphis Grizzlies are given a boost as Danny Green reveals February 1 return date after eight months

Three-time NBA champion Danny Green has announced he has finally set a date for when he will return to the court with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Green has been out for eight months after tearing the ACL and LCL in his left knee while playing with the Philadelphia 76ers last season but revealed his plan to make his debut on February 1 onon his podcast 'Inside The Green Room'.

The Grizzlies traded for him while he was sidelined and praised his veteran leadership in the locker room.

'What I bring is definitely needed here: perimeter shooting and perimeter defense,' Green told ESPN.

'I think I can bring maturity and help a young team understand what it takes to win. This has been an A-1 organization from top to bottom in handling this entire rehab with me.'