Mike Brown (basketball, born 1963) facts for kids
| No. 17, 40, 45 | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 19, 1963 Newark, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Clifford J. Scott (East Orange, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | George Washington (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 1985–2001 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1985–1986 | Aurora Desio |
| 1986–1988 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1988–1993 | Utah Jazz |
| 1993–1995 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995 | Teamsystem Bologna |
| 1995–1996 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1996–1997 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 1997 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1997–1998 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 1998 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1998 | Cantabria Lobos |
| 2000 | Manresa |
| 2000–2001 | Ourense |
| As coach: | |
| 2001–2002 | Las Vegas Slam (assistant) |
| 2002–2004 | Roanoke Dazzle (assistant) |
| 2004–2006 | Fayetteville Patriots |
| 2007–2008 | Chicago Bulls (assistant) |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,130 (5.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,762 (4.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 424 (0.7 apg) |
Michael Brown (born in Newark, New Jersey, on July 19, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player. He also worked as a head coach in the D-League and as an assistant coach in the NBA. Standing 6 feet 10 inches tall, he played as a power forward and center.
Brown played college basketball at George Washington University in the early 1980s. There, he earned the cool nickname "The New Washington Monument" because of his height and strong play.
Mike Brown's Basketball Journey
After playing four years in college, Mike Brown was chosen by the Chicago Bulls in the 1985 NBA draft. He was picked in the third round. Brown went on to play for eleven seasons in the NBA, which is a very long time!
Playing in the NBA
Mike Brown was known as a hard worker on the court. He was especially good at playing close to the basket, even when he only played for a few minutes as a reserve player. He played for several famous NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, the Utah Jazz, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Phoenix Suns.
Fans in Utah really liked him during his five seasons with the Jazz. The team's announcer, Hot Rod Hundley, even gave him a special nickname: "the Brown Bear." Mike Brown finished his NBA career with a total of 3,130 points and 2,762 rebounds. That's a lot of points and rebounds!
Besides playing in the NBA, Mike Brown also played professional basketball overseas. He played in Italy for teams like Aurora Desio (from 1985 to 1986), Teamsystem Bologna (in 1995), and Viola Reggio Calabria (from 1996 to 1998).
Coaching After Playing
After he stopped playing basketball, Mike Brown started a new career as a coach.
- From 2001 to 2002, he was an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Slam in the ABA.
- Then, from 2002 to 2004, he worked as an assistant coach for the National Basketball Development League's Roanoke Dazzle.
- In 2004, he became the head coach of the D-League's Fayetteville Patriots.
Later, during the 2007–08 NBA season, Mike Brown returned to the Chicago Bulls. This time, he was an assistant coach. His main job was to help the Bulls' younger centers and power forwards improve their game.
Mike Brown is married to Esther Rodriguez Brown. They have been married since 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Mike Brown (baloncestista de 1963) para niños
