McAllen, TX -- NBA champion Danny Green is back in South Texas and for him it's more than just a basketball clinic — it's a homecoming.

Green has made multiple trips to cities across Texas, including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen, running camps and connecting with local communities.

"It's always great to be at a place I call home. San Antonio being one of them. These places in Texas that have welcomed me with open arms are now like a second home for me," Green said. "I've been to Corpus, Laredo, McAllen all these places multiple times. I've done camps. It's great to see love and support even as a retired player that I get today so it's always been a lot of fun with the kids, the parents asking questions get to play with them teach them some things but being in the community and the culture and the city is always a good time for me as well."

At the clinic, Green wasn't just watching from the sidelines. He went one on one with every camper.

"Interacting with the kids! Be able to teach them some things, have fun with them, answer some questions and also play against them, beat them up a little bit and teach them some hard lessons but get a chance to have fun with the youth," Green said.

Green said he takes pride in the competitive side of the clinic.

"I take a lot of pride in bullying all of them. It's the best way to learn, right? We have a good time though it was a lot of fun. We engage, make some shots, knock out some things, play some defense but we don't let them beat us," Green said.

Beyond basketball, Green said he wants the young athletes to walk away with lessons about life and character.

"I'd like to use this as an opportunity not only to learn about basketball but about life. As a parent sometimes they get tired of hearing from you and they need another outlet or resource that they might listen to or pay attention to a little more," Green said. "Some are made for it, some are not. I don't think it's super important but I think it's good for kids to get out and try new things."

Green said the experience benefits him just as much as the kids he coaches.

"I learn how to be a better teacher and how to be patient. That's with parenting, coaching and everything. I've learned how to be a better parent with coaching. I learned how to be a better coach with parenting. I learn from these kids and they learn from me," Green said.