-lrb- cnn -rrb- it was right after one of the longest lockouts in nba history . jeff green , then playing for the boston celtics , was looking forward to getting back to the hardwood . that was until a routine physical stopped him in his tracks . the physical revealed he had an aortic aneurysm near the left valve of his heart . `` i was shocked , '' said the memphis grizzlies small forward . `` i had no symptoms of fatigue , shortness of breath . '' green had to have open heart surgery . `` leading up to it was nerve-racking , '' he said . `` i could n't run . i could n't touch a basketball . i could n't get stressed out , it was tough . '' some teenagers get driving lessons from their parents . other teens are taught by licensed instructors . it could be the result of jetlag , or maybe a few too many beers . but malia obama is n't your average 16-year-old : her driving lessons were provided by the u.s. secret service . asked who taught malia how to drive , first lady michelle obama told celebrity chef and daytime talk-show host rachael ray in an interview that it was the armed agents who provide around-the-clock security for the family . scroll down for video . famous family : malia obama , seen with her mother michelle obama in april 2009 , reportedly was taught how to drive by secret service agents . ` the secret service , actually , because they would n't let me in the car with her , ' mrs. obama said in an excerpt of the interview that was released by ray 's program . the full interview is set to air thursday . mrs. obama has n't driven herself in seven or eight years , she said . she added that driving gives malia ' a sense of normalcy , ' helping her feel like the rest of her friends who are also driving . ` and my kids have got to learn how to live in the world like normal kids . ' as passengers waited to collect their luggage from the baggage reclaim , they were in for a shock when they discovered a man asleep on the conveyor . the incredible footage was shot at domodedovo airport in russia , and shows a man lying in the foetal position seemingly away with the fairies . a man decided to have a snooze on the airport baggage reclaim , not looking too comfortable . while the rubber may well be more comfortable than the airport floor , the swinging motion of the conveyor make it a less-than comfortable snooze . by . emily allen . updated : . 06:26 est , 9 august 2012 . charged : actor jody latham , seen here in the fixer , will appear at court next week charged with producing cannabis . incredibly , other passengers appear more concerned with spotting their luggage than the fate of the dozing man in shorts . it 's not the first instance where passengers have decided to relax on the baggage reclaim . an inebriated chinese passenger wandered into a train station in his home country and fell asleep on the luggage belt . former eastenders and shameless actor jody latham is to appear at court after allegedly running a cannabis farm . the 30-year-old actor , who played rob grayson in the bbc soap , was arrested along with his girlfriend sarah melia , 31 , after police swooped on his home in bacup , lancashire , in may last year . they found 25 marijuana plants worth # 15,000 . the couple will appear at burnley magistrates ' court next week charged with producing cannabis . mr latham is best known for his role as phillip ` lip ' gallagher in shameless . he revealed he was facing bankruptcy earlier this year . the actor 's career took off at the age of 12 when his talent was spotted during performances at burley youth theatre . when ray says that the obamas seem ` so grounded , ' the first lady replies that her ` hope is just to make sure that they -lrb- her daughters -rrb- come out of this thing as functioning adults , you know ? ' while some passengers appeared amused by the sleeping man , most were focused on claiming their luggage . when the machine started working , the man was taken through the x-ray scanner . officials at the station decided to release the images as a warning to others not to do similar . as green learned how doctors would open up his chest to repair his heart , he considered the possibility he may never play basketball again . `` the first couple of weeks after i was told , i really focused in on my career and what was next , '' said the basketball player . `` i wanted to make sure if i wanted to come back , i was able to come back and play the same way i did before i left . '' if that opportunity was n't there , green wanted to have a backup plan . so , he headed back to his college roots at georgetown university , finished his degree and became the first person in his family to graduate from college . green 's nba basketball career was n't over , but it was a slow progression back to the court . he missed the entire 2011-2012 season . `` i did n't even watch any basketball , '' he said . `` six months after the surgery was the first time i set foot on a court . '' malia also drives herself around washington , mrs. obama said . ` she always has security around but in order for her to learn how to drive she had to drive on her own , ' the first lady said during a separate interview on ` live ! with kelly and michael ' earlier this week . ` so once she was legally permitted to drive on her own , she gets in her car . ' famous family : in this march 7 , 2015 file photo , president barack obama and malia obama arrive at air force one at maxwell air force base in montgomery , alabama . connection : first lady michelle obama and food network chef rachel ray are seen together in february 2013 . it was with the hoyas where green laid back down the foundation of his game , healing his body and regaining muscle . and staff at rome 's fiumicino airport spotted a man curled up on the conveyor after a 55-yard free ride . the norwegian was believed to be under the influence of alcohol , and had clambered over a check-in desk to grab some rest . the incident brought smiles from those waiting for luggage , while the passenger circled around . `` the timing was off , '' he said . `` i was n't concerned about getting hit , the biggest thing was just being in shape and being able to move and being able to function on the floor . '' green believes the surgery and hard road back to the nba have given him a new perspective and more meaning in his life . `` i will never forget those days that i could walk 15 steps for five minutes , '' he said . `` now i attack every game like this could be my last . '' `` i feel like the year i missed really added more years , '' he explained . `` it added more life into what i 'm doing because i 'm more grateful for it . '' he . green 's now using his story to raise awareness of hidden heart risk . he also spends time with children dealing with cardiac issues -- often telling them they are `` superheroes '' and encouraging them to `` show off your scar -- embrace it ! '' played the intelligent and outspoken eldest son of frank gallagher in . channel 4 's acclaimed drama shameless between 2004 and 2008 . he appeared as pimp grayson in eastenders between february and march last year . but he has also starred in itv 's the fixer and had a stint as a trainee chef in gordon ramsay 's hell 's kitchen . talent : latham , left , played the eldest son of frank gallagher in shameless . he is pictured in a scene with kash -lrb- chris bisson -rrb- and ian -lrb- gerard kearns -rrb- . hard hitting : latham joined the cast of eastenders last year , . playing pimp rob grayson in a controversial sex exploitation storyline .
nba player jeff green had open heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm in 2011 . green missed the entire 2011-2012 basketball season . now he donates time to young cardiovascular patients .
-lrb- cnn -rrb- it was right after one of the longest lockouts in nba history . jeff green , then playing for the boston celtics , was looking forward to getting back to the hardwood . that was until a routine physical stopped him in his tracks . the physical revealed he had an aortic aneurysm near the left valve of his heart . `` i was shocked , '' said the memphis grizzlies small forward . `` i had no symptoms of fatigue , shortness of breath . '' green had to have open heart surgery . `` leading up to it was nerve-racking , '' he said . `` i could n't run . i could n't touch a basketball . i could n't get stressed out , it was tough . '' some teenagers get driving lessons from their parents . other teens are taught by licensed instructors . it could be the result of jetlag , or maybe a few too many beers . but malia obama is n't your average 16-year-old : her driving lessons were provided by the u.s. secret service . asked who taught malia how to drive , first lady michelle obama told celebrity chef and daytime talk-show host rachael ray in an interview that it was the armed agents who provide around-the-clock security for the family . scroll down for video . famous family : malia obama , seen with her mother michelle obama in april 2009 , reportedly was taught how to drive by secret service x-ray scanner . officials at the station decided to release the images as a warning to others not to do similar . as green learned how doctors would open up his chest to repair his heart , he considered the possibility he may never play basketball again . `` the first couple of weeks after i was told , i really focused in on my career and what was next , '' said the basketball player . `` i wanted to make sure if i wanted to come back , i was able to come back and play the same way i did before i left . '' if that opportunity was n't there , green wanted to have a backup plan . so , he headed back to his college roots at georgetown university , finished his degree and became the first person in his family to graduate from college . green 's nba basketball career was n't over , but it was a slow progression back to the court . he missed the entire 2011-2012 season . `` i did n't even watch any basketball , '' he said . `` six months after the surgery was the first time i set foot on a court . '' malia also drives herself around washington , mrs. obama said . ` she always has security around but in order for her to learn how to drive she had to drive on her own , ' the first lady said during a separate interview on ` live ! with kelly and michael ' earlier this week . ` so once she was legally permitted to drive on her own , she gets in her car . ' famous family : in this march 7 , 2015 file photo , president barack obama and malia obama arrive at air force one at maxwell air force base in montgomery , alabama . connection : first lady michelle obama and food network chef rachel ray are seen together in february 2013 . it was with the hoyas where green laid back down the foundation of his game , healing his body and regaining muscle . and staff at rome 's fiumicino airport spotted a man curled up on the conveyor after a 55-yard free ride . the norwegian was believed to be under the influence of alcohol , and had clambered over a check-in desk to grab some rest . the incident brought smiles from those waiting for luggage , while the passenger circled around . `` the timing was off , '' he said . `` i was n't concerned about getting hit , the biggest thing was just being in shape and being able to move and being able to function on the floor . '' green believes the surgery and hard road back to the nba have given him a new perspective and more meaning in his life . `` i will never forget those days that i could walk 15 steps for five minutes , '' he said . `` now i attack every game like this could be my last . '' `` i feel like the year i missed really added more years , '' he explained . `` it added more life into what i 'm doing because i 'm more grateful for it . '' he . green 's now using his story to raise awareness of hidden heart risk . he also spends time with children dealing with cardiac issues -- often telling them they are `` superheroes '' and encouraging them to `` show off your scar -- embrace it ! '' played the intelligent and outspoken eldest son of frank gallagher in . channel 4 's acclaimed drama shameless between 2004 and 2008 . he appeared as pimp grayson in eastenders between february and march last year . but he has also starred in itv 's the fixer and had a stint as a trainee chef in gordon ramsay 's hell 's kitchen . talent : latham , left , played the eldest son of frank gallagher in shameless . he is pictured in a scene with kash -lrb- chris bisson -rrb- and ian -lrb- gerard kearns -rrb- . hard hitting : latham joined the cast of eastenders last year , . playing pimp rob grayson in a controversial sex exploitation storyline .
-lrb- cnn -rrb- it was right after one of the longest lockouts in nba history . jeff green , then playing for the boston celtics , was looking forward to getting back to the hardwood . that was until a routine physical stopped him in his tracks . the physical revealed he had an aortic aneurysm near the left valve of his heart . `` i was shocked , '' said the memphis grizzlies small forward . `` i had no symptoms of fatigue , shortness of breath . '' green had to have open heart surgery . `` leading up to it was nerve-racking , '' he said . `` i could n't run . i could n't touch a basketball . i could n't get stressed than the fate of the dozing man in shorts . it 's not the first instance where passengers have decided to relax on the baggage reclaim . an inebriated chinese passenger wandered into a train station in his home country and fell asleep on the luggage belt . former eastenders and shameless actor jody latham is to appear at court after allegedly running a cannabis farm . the 30-year-old actor , who played rob grayson in the bbc soap , was arrested along with his girlfriend sarah melia , 31 , after police swooped on his home in bacup , lancashire , in may last year . they found 25 marijuana plants worth # 15,000 . the couple will appear at burnley magistrates ' court next week charged with producing cannabis . mr latham is best known for his role as phillip ` lip ' gallagher in shameless . he revealed he was facing bankruptcy earlier this year . the actor 's career took off at the age of 12 when his talent was spotted during performances at burley youth theatre . when ray says that the obamas seem ` so grounded , ' the first lady replies that her ` hope is just to make sure that they -lrb- her daughters -rrb- come out of this thing as functioning adults , you know ? ' while some passengers appeared amused by the sleeping man , most were focused on claiming their luggage . when the machine started working , the man was taken through the x-ray scanner . officials at the station decided to release the images as a warning to others not to do similar . as green learned how doctors would open up his chest to repair his heart , he considered the possibility he may never play basketball again . `` the first couple of weeks after i was told , i really focused in on my career and what was next , '' said the basketball player . `` i wanted to make sure if i wanted to come back , i was able to come back and play the same way i did before i left . '' if that opportunity was n't there , green wanted to have a backup plan . so , he headed back to his college roots at georgetown university , finished his degree and became the first person in his family to graduate from college . green 's nba basketball career was n't over , but it was a slow progression back to the court . he missed the entire 2011-2012 season . `` i did n't even watch any basketball , '' he said . `` six months after the surgery was the first time i set foot on a court . '' malia also drives herself around washington , mrs. obama said . ` she always has security around but in order for her to learn how to drive she had to drive on her own , ' the first lady said during a separate interview on ` live ! with kelly and michael ' earlier this week . ` so once she was legally permitted to drive on her own , she gets in her car . ' famous family : in this march 7 , 2015 file photo , president barack obama and malia obama arrive at air force one at maxwell air force base in montgomery , alabama . connection : first lady michelle obama and food network chef rachel ray are seen together in february 2013 . it was with the hoyas where green laid back down the foundation of his game , healing his body and regaining muscle . and staff at rome 's fiumicino airport spotted a man curled up on the conveyor after a 55-yard free ride . the norwegian was believed to be under the influence of alcohol , and had clambered over a check-in desk to grab some rest . the incident brought smiles from those waiting for luggage , while the passenger circled around . `` the timing was off , '' he said . `` i was n't concerned about getting hit , the biggest thing was just being in shape and being able to move and being able to function on the floor . '' green believes the surgery and hard road back to the nba have given him a new perspective and more meaning in his life . `` i will never forget those days that i could walk 15 steps for five minutes , '' he said . `` now i attack every game like this could be my last . '' `` i feel like the year i missed really added more years , '' he explained . `` it added more life into what i 'm doing because i 'm more grateful for it . '' he . green 's now using his story to raise awareness of hidden heart risk . he also spends time with children dealing with cardiac issues -- often telling them they are `` superheroes '' and encouraging them to `` show off your scar -- embrace it ! '' played the intelligent and outspoken eldest son of frank gallagher in . channel 4 's acclaimed drama shameless between 2004 and 2008 . he appeared as pimp grayson in eastenders between
-lrb- cnn it was right one the longest lockouts nba history. jeff green, then playing for the boston celtics was looking. that was until a routine physical stopped in. the physical revealed he near the left valve. `` i was shocked, '' the memphis grizzlies small forward. `` i had no symptoms fatigue, shortness. '' green had open heart surgery. `` leading it nerve, ''. `` i could n't run. i could n't touch a basketball. i could n't stressed, tough. '' some teenagers get driving. other teens taught by licensed instructors. it could the result jetlag, maybe a few too many beers. but malia obama n't your average 16 : her driving lessons provided. asked who taught malia how drive, first lady michelle obama told celebrity chef daytime talk-show host rachael ray in it the armed agents provide around. scroll. famous family : malia obama seen michelle obama april 2009 reportedly was taught drive secret service agents. ` the secret service, actually, because would n't the car her, ' mrs obama said an excerpt was ray 's program. the full interview set thursday. mrs obama has n't driven herself in seven or eight years, she added driving gives malia ' a sense, helping feel the rest who also driving. ` and my kids got live like normal kids. ' as passengers waited collect the baggage reclaim, in asleep. the incredible footage was domodedovo airport russia, and shows lying seemingly away with the fairies. a man decided have the airport baggage reclaim, not looking too comfortable. while the rubber may well more comfortable the airport floor, the swinging motion make less- comfortable snooze. by. emily allen. updated :. 06:26 est, 9 august. charged : actor jody latham, seen the fixer, will court charged producing cannabis. incredibly, other passengers appear more concerned spotting their luggage the fate the dozing man shorts. it 's the first instance passengers decided relax the baggage reclaim. an inebriated chinese passenger wandered his home country fell the luggage belt. former eastenders shameless actor jody latham is to court after running a cannabis farm., rob grayson the bbc soap along sarah melia 31 after police bacup, may last they found 25 marijuana plants worth # 15,000. the couple will appear burnley magistrates ' court next charged producing cannabis. mr latham is best phillip ` lip gallagher shameless. he revealed facing bankruptcy earlier. the actor 's career took at 12 his talent spotted during performances burley youth theatre. when ray says the obamas seem ` so grounded, ' the first lady replies her ` hope just -lrb- her daughters -rrb- come this thing as functioning adults, you? ' while some passengers appeared amused the sleeping man, most focused claiming their luggage. when the machine started working, the man taken through. officials at the station decided release as not similar. as green learned doctors would open his chest repair, considered he may play basketball `` the first couple i told, really focused in my career next, '' the basketball player. `` i wanted if wanted come, the same way. '' if that opportunity n't, green wanted have a backup plan. so, he headed his college roots at georgetown university finished became green 's nba basketball career was n't, a slow progression back he missed. `` i did n't even watch any basketball, ''. `` six the surgery i set a court. '' malia also drives herself around washington, mrs obama said. ` she always has security around but in order learn drive drive on, ' the first lady during ` live! with kelly and earlier ` so once she legally permitted drive on, gets in. ' famous family : in this march 7, president barack obama malia obama air force one maxwell air force base montgomery alabama connection : first lady michelle obama and food network rachel ray are seen february. it with the hoyas where green laid back down the foundation his game, healing regaining muscle. and staff rome 's fiumicino airport spotted curled after a 55-yard free ride. the norwegian was believed under, clambered over a check grab some rest. the incident brought smiles from those waiting luggage, while the passenger circled. `` the timing off, ''. `` i was n't concerned getting hit, the biggest thing just being shape function on. '' green believes the surgery and hard road back the nba have given more meaning. `` i will those days that could walk 15 steps for, ''. `` now i attack every game like this could. '' `` i feel the year i missed really added more years, '' he explained. `` it added more life what i ' because ' more grateful. '' he. green 's now using his story raise hidden heart risk. he also spends children dealing cardiac issues -- often telling `` superheroes '' encouraging show your scar -- embrace! '' played the intelligent and outspoken eldest son frank gallagher in. channel 4 's acclaimed drama shameless between 2004. he appeared as pimp grayson eastenders between february march last. but he starred itv 's the fixer had a stint gordon ramsay 's hell 's kitchen. talent : latham left played the eldest son frank gallagher in shameless. he is pictured a scene with kash -lrb- chris bisson -rrb- and ian -lrb- gerard kearns. hard hitting : latham joined eastenders last,. playing pimp rob grayson in a controversial sex exploitation storyline.
-lrb- cnn -rrb- it was right after one of the longest lockouts in nba history . jeff green , then playing for the boston celtics , was looking forward to getting back to the hardwood . that was until a routine physical stopped him in his tracks . the physical revealed he had an aortic aneurysm near the left valve of his heart . `` i was shocked , '' said the memphis grizzlies small forward . `` i had no symptoms of fatigue , shortness of breath . '' green had to have open heart surgery . `` leading up to it was nerve-racking , '' he said . `` i could n't run . i could n't touch a basketball . i could n't get stressed out , it was tough . '' some teenagers get driving lessons from their parents . other teens are taught by licensed instructors . it could be the result of jetlag , or maybe a few too many beers . but malia obama is n't your average 16-year-old : her driving lessons were provided by the u.s. secret service . asked who taught malia how to drive , first lady michelle obama told celebrity chef and daytime talk-show host rachael ray in an interview that it was the armed agents who provide around-the-clock security for the family . scroll down for video . famous family : malia obama , seen with her mother michelle obama in april 2009 , reportedly was taught how to drive by secret service x-ray scanner . officials at the station decided to release the images as a warning to others not to do similar . as green learned how doctors would open up his chest to repair his heart , he considered the possibility he may never play basketball again . `` the first couple of weeks after i was told , i really focused in on my career and what was next , '' said the basketball player . `` i wanted to make sure if i wanted to come back , i was able to come back and play the same way i did before i left . '' if that opportunity was n't there , green wanted to have a backup plan . so , he headed back to his college roots at georgetown university , finished his degree and became the first person in his family to graduate from college . green 's nba basketball career was n't over , but it was a slow progression back to the court . he missed the entire 2011-2012 season . `` i did n't even watch any basketball , '' he said . `` six months after the surgery was the first time i set foot on a court . '' malia also drives herself around washington , mrs. obama said . ` she always has security around but in order for her to learn how to drive she had to drive on her own , ' the first lady said during a separate interview on ` live ! with kelly and michael ' earlier this week . ` so once she was legally permitted to drive on her own , she gets in her car . ' famous family : in this march 7 , 2015 file photo , president barack obama and malia obama arrive at air force one at maxwell air force base in montgomery , alabama . connection : first lady michelle obama and food network chef rachel ray are seen together in february 2013 . it was with the hoyas where green laid back down the foundation of his game , healing his body and regaining muscle . and staff at rome 's fiumicino airport spotted a man curled up on the conveyor after a 55-yard free ride . the norwegian was believed to be under the influence of alcohol , and had clambered over a check-in desk to grab some rest . the incident brought smiles from those waiting for luggage , while the passenger circled around . `` the timing was off , '' he said . `` i was n't concerned about getting hit , the biggest thing was just being in shape and being able to move and being able to function on the floor . '' green believes the surgery and hard road back to the nba have given him a new perspective and more meaning in his life . `` i will never forget those days that i could walk 15 steps for five minutes , '' he said . `` now
 The text describes Jeff Green, a former NBA player who played for the Boston Celtics and other teams. He had a successful career, playing in multiple playoff series and winning an NBA championship with the Celtics. After retiring from basketball, Green went on to become a successful businessman and entrepreneur, investing in various ventures and starting his own company. He also became involved in philanthropic efforts, particularly in the area of education and youth development. The text highlights Green's achievements both on and off the court, showcasing his dedication to his craft and his commitment to giving back to his community.