Ernest Brown (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 17, 1979 The Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | St. Raymond (The Bronx, New York) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 244 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indian Hills CC (1999–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2002 | Miami Heat |
| 2007–2008 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
Ernest Brown was born on May 17, 1979, in the Bronx, New York. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a center.
Ernest Brown was chosen by the Miami Heat in the second round of the 2000 NBA draft. This is a special event where professional basketball teams pick new players. He played college basketball at Indian Hills Community College.
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Ernest Brown's NBA Journey
Ernest Brown played in the NBA for the Miami Heat. He played three games during the 2001-02 NBA season. After his time with the Heat, he was also briefly with the Boston Celtics.
Playing in Other Leagues
Most of Ernest Brown's career was spent in other basketball leagues. He played in the NBDL, which is now called the G League. This league helps players develop their skills. He also played in other smaller leagues and for teams in different countries.
His last NBA game was on April 14, 2002. In that game, he scored 3 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, and made 1 block.
Basketball Around the World
Ernest Brown also played basketball internationally. In 2007, he played in Puerto Rico for a team called Grises de Humacao.
In 2008, he played three games in the Philippines. He was an "import" player for the Barangay Ginebra Kings. This team plays in the Philippine Basketball Association's Fiesta Conference. He was later replaced by another player named Chris Alexander.
High School Basketball
Before playing professionally, Ernest Brown played high school basketball. He attended St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago. He also played at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx, New York.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com, or Basketball-Reference.com
- Info at Hoopshype.com
- Ernest Brown at eurobasket.com
See also
In Spanish: Ernest Brown para niños
