Boston Celtics player Gerald Green was so stoked about kicking off the NBA season Wednesday night -- he braided a CLOVER into his hair ... and it was awesome. 

By the way, it worked -- the Celtics beat the Nets and Green dropped 9 points!

Guys, Gerald Green's hair. pic.twitter.com/eUERFWURRR

— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) October 26, 2016