in 2013–14, green played and started in all 82 games for the celtics following the departure of paul pierce and kevin garnett in the off-season. he subsequently had a career-best season as he averaged a career-high 16.9 points per game. on january 22, he scored 39 points against the wizards. on march 16 against the new orleans pelicans, he had a second 39-point game.