Roger Brown (basketball, born 1950) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 23, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 2023 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Englewood (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (1968–1971) |
| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: 4 / Pick: 64th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1972–1980 |
| Career history | |
| 1972 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1972–1973 | Carolina Cougars |
| 1973 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1973–1974 | Virginia Squires |
| 1975–1976 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1976–1977 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1978–1979 | Tucson Gunners |
| 1979–1980 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Walter Roger Brown (born February 23, 1950 – died October 18, 2023) was a talented American basketball player. He played in two major leagues: the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA).
Playing in College
Roger Brown was a very tall player, standing 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) tall. He played as a center. He went to Englewood Technical Prep Academy in Chicago.
After high school, he played college basketball for the University of Kansas. In his final year, he was amazing! He averaged a "double-double," which means he scored over 10 points and grabbed over 10 rebounds in many games. Specifically, he averaged 11.9 points and 11.3 rebounds per game. He helped his team reach the "Final Four" in the 1971 NCAA University Division basketball tournament. The Final Four is the semi-final round of the biggest college basketball tournament in the United States.
Professional Basketball Career
In 1971, Roger Brown was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft. This is when professional teams pick new players. He played just one game for the Lakers before moving to another league.
He then joined the Carolina Cougars in the ABA, which was a rival league at the time. He played a bit less there, averaging 2.4 points per game. He also played for the San Antonio Spurs and the Virginia Squires in the ABA during the 1973-1974 season. He took a break from basketball in the 1974-1975 season.
Roger Brown returned to play in the 1975-1976 season with the Denver Nuggets in the ABA. Later that season, he signed with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He played for the Pistons for the rest of that season and the next one (1977-1978). He was a backup player for the famous All-Star Bob Lanier. Roger helped the Pistons reach the playoffs twice, which are special games played after the regular season to decide the league champion.
After his time with the Pistons, Roger Brown followed his former coach, Herb Brown, to the Western Basketball Association. He played for the Tucson Gunners in 1978-1979. His team won the WBL championship, and Roger was named to the third All-WBL team for his great play. He finished his professional career in 1979, playing four games for his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, in the NBA.
Roger Brown passed away in Chicago on October 18, 2023, when he was 73 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Roger Brown (baloncestista de 1950) para niños
