Offseason Grind Continues

With a Lillie Trophy in 2026 on our mind, we are wasting no time getting to work!đź’Ż

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Nicholas Ferrante
July 25, 2025

Happy Friday Firebirds Fam! The Firebirds are highlighting on of our team leaders, Donté Greene, and welcoming Jessica Davis to the Raleigh Firebird’s Family! Without further ado, let’s jump right into today’s news!

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Offseason with Donté Greene

Donte Green is putting in that offseason work, getting better one day at a time. đź’Ş 

Donte is no stranger to high-level hoops. He was a 2007 McDonald’s All-American and Maryland’s 2007 Gatorade player of the year. After his dominant tenure in high school, he went on to play his college ball at the University of Syracuse. It only took one year of college play for Donte to declare for the NBA draft and find himself selected in the 1st round by the Memphis Grizzlies. He was then traded to the Sacramento Kings before his rookie season began, where he found a home in the NBA for 4 seasons. Donte then went on to play overseas all over the world, playing for teams in China, Puerto Rico, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the Dominican Republic.

He’s has an impressive and loaded basketball resume, making him a vital part of the Firebird’s soaring 2025 season and upcoming 2026 season!

Click the link below to check out the video from our instagram of Donte putting in the offseason work:

What Would You Tell Your Younger Self (ep.6)

Today’s Guest: Donté Greene

We asked some our players the following:

“What would you tell your younger self today? What if you could take him under your wings today?”

When asking this question to Donté Greene, he had this to say:

“Never be satisfied. Always grind and take nothing for granted. Trust NO ONE!“

Great message from DontĂ©. My main takeaways from his answer are to not take anything for granted and to never stop the grind. The moment we are satisfied is the moment we fall behind the competition, continue the pursuit of perfection to be the best version of yourself. Thank you for the wise words, DontĂ©! đź’Ż đź’Ş 

Welcome to the Firebirds Family: Jessica Davis

💼🔥 RALEIGH FIREBIRDS WELCOME FINANCIAL LITERACY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISOR: JESSICA DAVIS đź”Ąđź’Ľ
VP, Client Service Advisor | Pinnacle Financial Partners

With over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, Jessica specializes in managing high-net-worth client relationships in the Chapel Hill and Durham areas. As Vice President and Client Service Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners, she’s deeply committed to empowering minority- and women-owned businesses through customized financial strategies and support.

Jessica is also a passionate advocate for financial literacy, having led workshops and seminars for:
đź“š Morehead-Cain Scholars at UNC-Chapel Hill
🎓 Students at NCCU and NC State
🏛️ Numerous local nonprofits and churches

She will work closely with our players, fans, and students to share practical financial knowledge that builds long-term success both on and off the court.

đź‘Ź Please join us in giving a warm Firebirds welcome to Jessica Davis!

Make sure to stay tuned for Monday’s edition, as we have some exciting news coming up!

Until then,

-Nicky