Ronnie Brewer facts for kids
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Brewer with the Chicago Bulls in 2011
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| Arkansas Razorbacks | |
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| Assistant Coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 20, 1985 Portland, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Fayetteville (Fayetteville, Arkansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arkansas (2003–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 2006–2016 |
| Coaching career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2006–2010 | Utah Jazz |
| 2010 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2010–2012 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2012–2013 | New York Knicks |
| 2013 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2013–2014 | Houston Rockets |
| 2014 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2015–2016 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| As coach: | |
| 2021–2023 | Arkansas Razorbacks (Recruiting Coordinator) |
| 2023–present | Arkansas Razorbacks (Assistant Coach) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,940 (7.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,427 (2.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 828 (1.6 apg) |
Ronnie Brewer (born March 20, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He is now an assistant coach for a college team. Ronnie played college basketball at the University of Arkansas. His father, Ron Brewer, was also a basketball star there in the 1970s. Ronnie was known for his unusual way of shooting the ball. This was because of an injury he got from a water slide when he was a kid.
The Utah Jazz picked him as the 14th player in the 2006 NBA draft.
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Ronnie Brewer's College Basketball Journey
Playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks
Ronnie Brewer played for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 2003 to 2006. He was a very good player for his college team. On average, he scored 18.4 points in each game. He also grabbed 4.8 rebounds and made 3.3 assists per game. Plus, he was great at stealing the ball, averaging 2.6 steals.
Ronnie Brewer's Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2006–2010)
The Utah Jazz chose Ronnie Brewer in the 2006 NBA draft. In his first year, he didn't play much. But in his second year (2007–2008), he became the team's starting shooting guard. He started scoring a lot of points and was one of the best players in the NBA at stealing the ball. He was even chosen to play in the 2008 Rookie-Sophomore Game, which is a special game for new players. In February 2009, Ronnie scored his highest points in a single game, getting 26 points against the Sacramento Kings.
Time with the Memphis Grizzlies (2010)
In February 2010, Ronnie was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He didn't play as much there because of a leg injury.
Joining the Chicago Bulls (2010–2012)
Ronnie signed with the Chicago Bulls in July 2010. He played as a backup shooting guard and was known for his strong defense. He helped the Bulls a lot during his time there.
Playing for the New York Knicks (2012–2013)
In July 2012, Ronnie joined the New York Knicks. Soon after, he had surgery on his knee and was out for about six weeks.
Short Stays with Other Teams (2013–2014)
Ronnie played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2013. Later that year, he signed with the Houston Rockets. He was with the Rockets until February 2014.
Returning to the Chicago Bulls (2014)
In April 2014, Ronnie came back to play for the Chicago Bulls for the rest of the season. He was released by the Bulls in July 2014.
Playing in the NBA Development League (2015–2016)
In October 2015, Ronnie was picked by the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is part of the NBA Development League, which is like a league for players who are trying to get into the NBA.
Ronnie Brewer's NBA Career Statistics
Regular Season Performance
Ronnie played in 502 regular season NBA games. He started in 304 of those games. Over his career, he averaged 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. His best season for scoring was 2008–2009 with the Utah Jazz, where he averaged 13.7 points per game.
Playoff Performance
Ronnie also played in 47 playoff games. In the playoffs, he averaged 5.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. His best playoff scoring average was 10.2 points per game in both 2008 and 2009 with the Utah Jazz.
The Basketball Tournament
Ronnie Brewer played for Team Arkansas in a special tournament called The Basketball Tournament in 2018. He played in 2 games, averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds. His team made it to the second round.
Ronnie Brewer's Coaching Career
Coaching at the University of Arkansas (2021-Present)
In July 2021, Ronnie Brewer returned to his old college, the University of Arkansas. He was hired as the recruiting coordinator for the men's basketball team. This means he helped find new players for the team. Before the 2023–2024 season, Ronnie was promoted to an assistant coach. He continues to help coach the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team.
More About Ronnie Brewer
Ronnie Brewer is cousins with a rapper named Guilty Simpson.
See also
In Spanish: Ronnie Brewer para niños
- List of second-generation NBA players
