Tony Brown (basketball) facts for kids
Brown with the Washington Wizards in 2017
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 29, 1960 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Farragut Academy (Chicago) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arkansas (1978–1982) |
| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 4 / Pick: 82nd overall |
| Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
| Pro career | 1982–1994 |
| Coaching career | 1997–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1982–1983 | Ohio Mixers |
| 1984–1985 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1985–1986 | Kansas City Sizzlers |
| 1986 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1986–1987 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1988–1989 | Houston Rockets |
| 1989–1990 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1990 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1990 | Albany Patroons |
| 1990 | Teorematur Arese |
| 1991 | Utah Jazz |
| 1991–1992 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1992 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1992–1994 | Reggio Emilia |
| As coach: | |
| 1997–2001 | Portland Trail Blazers (assistant) |
| 2001–2003 | Detroit Pistons (assistant) |
| 2003–2004 | Toronto Raptors (assistant) |
| 2004–2007 | Boston Celtics (assistant) |
| 2007–2008 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2009–2010 | Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) |
| 2011–2014 | Dallas Mavericks (assistant) |
| 2014–2016 | Brooklyn Nets (assistant) |
| 2016 | Brooklyn Nets (interim) |
| 2016–2021 | Washington Wizards (assistant) |
Anthony "Tony" William Brown was born on July 29, 1960. He is an American professional basketball coach and a former player. He played in the NBA and also played basketball in other countries. Before playing professionally, he played for the Arkansas Razorbacks in college. Tony Brown was also the temporary head coach for the Brooklyn Nets in 2016.
Tony Brown's Playing Career
The New Jersey Nets picked Tony Brown in the 1982 NBA draft. He was the 82nd player chosen overall. He played for nine different NBA teams during his seven seasons in the league.
Besides the NBA, he also played in the CBA. He played basketball overseas in Italy for a team called Reggio Emilia from 1992 to 1994.
Tony Brown's Coaching Career
After he stopped playing basketball, Tony Brown started working behind the scenes. From 1994 to 1997, he helped the Milwaukee Bucks by scouting new players. This means he would watch college players to see if they were good enough for the NBA.
He then became an assistant coach for many NBA teams. An assistant coach helps the head coach with training, strategy, and working with players.
Assistant Coaching Roles
- He worked for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1997 to 2001.
- He was with the Detroit Pistons from 2001 to 2003.
- He coached for the Toronto Raptors from 2003 to 2004.
On May 19, 2004, the Boston Celtics hired Brown as an assistant coach. He was known for being a "defensive coordinator," helping the team play better defense. He even filled in as head coach for one game in 2006 when the main coach was away. The Celtics won that game!
Brown went back to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2007 as an assistant coach. He also stepped in as head coach for one game that year, and the Bucks won again.
In 2009, the Los Angeles Clippers hired him as an assistant. He also filled in as head coach for a game with the Clippers, and they won.
He later became an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. This was his second time working with coach Rick Carlisle.
For the 2014–15 season, Brown joined the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach. When the head coach was let go, Tony Brown became the interim (temporary) head coach. He held this position until a new head coach was hired in April 2016. After that, he became an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards from 2016 to 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Tony Brown (baloncestista) para niños
