Shannon Brown
Two-time NBA champion known for elite athleticism and leaping.
Shannon Brown is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for eight seasons. He won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers (2008–2009 and 2009–2010) and was known for his sensational athleticism and leaping ability.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 29 November 1985
- Birthplace
- Maywood, Illinois, U.S.
- High school
- Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
- College
- Michigan State (2003–2006)
- Draft round
- 1
- Draft pick
- 25
- Drafted by
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Career position
- Shooting guard
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Background
Shannon Brown attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, where he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2003. He played college basketball for Michigan State University, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors as a junior and an All-Big Ten Defensive selection. He was drafted 25th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2006 NBA draft.
Brown's NBA career included stints with the Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Bobcats, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat. He won back-to-back NBA championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010. After his NBA career, he played in the NBA G League for the Wisconsin Herd and Delaware 87ers.
Brown was known for his extraordinary vertical leap, reported at 44.5 inches, placing him among the top leapers in NBA history. His dunks and blocks were regular features on highlight reels, and he was once described as 'the most exciting player on L.A.'s premier sports team.'
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