Bruce Brown (basketball) facts for kids
Brown with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021
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| No. 11 – Denver Nuggets | |
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| Small forward / guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 15, 1996 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| High school |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Miami (Florida) (2016–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2020 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2020–2022 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2022–2023 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2023–2024 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2024–2025 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2025 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2025–present | Denver Nuggets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bruce Brown Jr. was born on August 15, 1996. He is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bruce played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes. The Detroit Pistons picked him in the 2018 NBA draft. He was the 42nd player chosen overall.
Bruce has also played for other NBA teams. These include the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, and New Orleans Pelicans. In 2023, he helped the Nuggets win the NBA championship. He was a very important player coming off the bench. Even though he is not the tallest player, Bruce plays as a small forward and also as a guard.
Contents
- Bruce Brown's Early Basketball Days
- Bruce Brown's NBA Career
- Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2018–2020)
- Time with the Brooklyn Nets (2020–2022)
- Winning a Championship with the Denver Nuggets (2022–2023)
- Moving to the Indiana Pacers (2023–2024)
- Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2024–2025)
- Short Time with the New Orleans Pelicans (2025)
- Back to the Denver Nuggets (2025–Present)
- Bruce Brown's Career Stats
- Images for kids
- See also
Bruce Brown's Early Basketball Days
High School Journey
Bruce Brown played basketball and football in high school. He started at Wakefield Memorial High School in Wakefield, Massachusetts. For his junior year, he moved to Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont.
In his senior year, Bruce led his team to a big championship win. They won the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class AA title. Bruce was named the most valuable player of that tournament. He was also chosen to play in the 2016 Jordan Brand Classic. Many experts thought Bruce was a top player coming out of high school. He decided to play college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes.
College Career at Miami
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During his second year at the Miami Hurricanes, Bruce played very well. He scored about 11.4 points per game. He also grabbed 7.1 rebounds and made 4 assists per game. He played in 19 games that season. He missed the end of the season because of a foot injury. This injury needed surgery.
After that season, Bruce decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. He did not hire an agent at first. This meant he could still go back to college if he wanted. But in the end, he chose to stay in the draft.
Bruce Brown's NBA Career
Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2018–2020)
On June 21, 2018, the Detroit Pistons drafted Bruce Brown. He was the 42nd pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Bruce played his first NBA game on October 17, 2018. It was against the Brooklyn Nets.
He had some great games with the Pistons. On November 2, 2019, he scored 22 points. He also had 7 assists in a win against the Nets. On February 2, 2020, Bruce had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. This helped the Pistons win an overtime game against the Denver Nuggets.
Time with the Brooklyn Nets (2020–2022)
On November 19, 2020, Bruce Brown was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. This trade involved three different teams.
He continued to play well for the Nets. On February 23, 2021, Bruce scored his career-high 29 points. This happened in a game where the Nets beat the Sacramento Kings. In the 2022 NBA playoffs, Bruce had some impressive games. He scored 26 points in a playoff game against the Celtics. This was a big performance for him.
Winning a Championship with the Denver Nuggets (2022–2023)
On July 7, 2022, Bruce Brown joined the Denver Nuggets. He signed a two-year contract with the team. The Nets decided not to keep him, and the Nuggets were happy to sign him.
On November 23, Bruce achieved a triple-double. This means he had 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in one game. It was a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In 2023, Bruce and the Nuggets made it to the NBA Finals. They played against the Miami Heat. The Nuggets won the series in five games. This gave Bruce his first NBA championship. In Game 4 of the Finals, Bruce scored 21 important points. He scored 11 of those points in the final quarter. This helped Denver take a big lead in the series. In Game 5, Bruce scored the winning points. He made a layup and two free throws late in the game. This helped the Nuggets win their first championship ever.
Moving to the Indiana Pacers (2023–2024)
On July 6, 2023, Bruce signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers. He had a bigger role with the Pacers. He even became a starter for the 2023–24 season. In his first game with the Pacers on October 25, 2023, Bruce scored 24 points. He also made a career-high 6 three-pointers. The Pacers won that game against the Washington Wizards.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2024–2025)
On January 17, 2024, the Pacers traded Bruce Brown to the Toronto Raptors. He was traded along with other players and draft picks. This trade was for Pascal Siakam.
Short Time with the New Orleans Pelicans (2025)
On February 6, 2025, the Raptors traded Bruce Brown again. He went to the New Orleans Pelicans. This trade also included Kelly Olynyk and draft picks. They were traded for Brandon Ingram.
Back to the Denver Nuggets (2025–Present)
On July 9, 2025, Bruce Brown signed with the Denver Nuggets once more. He returned to the team where he won his first NBA championship.
Bruce Brown's Career Stats
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Detroit | 74 | 56 | 19.6 | .398 | .258 | .750 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .5 | .5 | 4.3 |
| 2019–20 | Detroit | 58 | 43 | 28.2 | .443 | .344 | .739 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .5 | 8.9 |
| 2020–21 | Brooklyn | 65 | 37 | 22.3 | .556 | .288 | .735 | 5.4 | 1.6 | .9 | .4 | 8.8 |
| 2021–22 | Brooklyn | 72 | 45 | 24.6 | .506 | .404 | .758 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .7 | 9.0 |
| 2022–23† | Denver | 80 | 31 | 28.5 | .483 | .358 | .758 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | .6 | 11.5 |
| 2023–24 | Indiana | 33 | 33 | 29.7 | .475 | .327 | .817 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .2 | 12.1 |
| Toronto | 34 | 11 | 26.0 | .481 | .317 | .833 | 3.8 | 2.7 | .7 | .3 | 9.6 | |
| 2024–25 | Toronto | 18 | 0 | 19.6 | .435 | .306 | .897 | 3.8 | 1.6 | .9 | .2 | 8.4 |
| New Orleans | 23 | 12 | 24.7 | .410 | .356 | .750 | 4.2 | 2.4 | .7 | .3 | 8.2 | |
| Career | 457 | 268 | 24.9 | .476 | .337 | .768 | 4.2 | 2.4 | .9 | .5 | 8.9 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | Detroit | 4 | 2 | 14.3 | .357 | .200 | 1.000 | 2.0 | .5 | .5 | .3 | 3.3 |
| 2021 | Brooklyn | 12 | 5 | 23.1 | .506 | .182 | .813 | 5.1 | 2.1 | .7 | .4 | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Brooklyn | 4 | 4 | 34.8 | .568 | .429 | .800 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .8 | 14.0 |
| 2023† | Denver | 20 | 0 | 26.6 | .511 | .316 | .857 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | .5 | 12.0 |
| Career | 40 | 11 | 25.1 | .510 | .310 | .844 | 4.2 | 1.9 | .9 | .5 | 10.1 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | Miami | 33 | 29 | 31.9 | .459 | .347 | .744 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 1.5 | .5 | 11.8 |
| 2017–18 | Miami | 19 | 19 | 33.7 | .415 | .267 | .629 | 7.1 | 4.0 | 1.3 | .8 | 11.4 |
| Career | 52 | 48 | 32.6 | .442 | .316 | .702 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 1.4 | .6 | 11.7 | |
Images for kids
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Bruce Brown with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021
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Bruce Brown playing for the Miami Hurricanes in 2017
See also
In Spanish: Bruce Brown Jr. para niños
